Source: Radio New Zealand
What the gold coins and silver bars look like. Police / supplied
Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a “high-value burglary” in West Auckland.
A “significant amount of silver and gold” was stolen from a home in Swanson sometime between 14 and 27 January, including one-ounce (28.3g) gold coins and 1kg silver bars.
“Each of the bars is imprinted with ‘MW’ (Morris & Watson) inscription,” Detective Shaun Galbraith said.
The combined value was “significant”, he said, but admitted the police needed help.
“We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious people or vehicles around the Swanson Road and Christian Road areas between 14-27 January.
“If you noticed unusual activity near rural driveways, gate areas, or properties backing onto the Swanson rail corridor then please reach out.”
Anyone offered the purchase of gold and silver “in unusual circumstances” should get in touch he said, via 105 online or the phone, quoting reference number 260128/8576.
Alternatively an anonymous report could be made through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555.
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