Hastings man pins down burglars until police arrive

At about 1:18 this Valentines Day morning Police were called to an attempted burglary of the Mahora Pharmacy on Tomoana Rd, Hastings. 

The offenders were a 31 year male and 22 year old female who had smashed the pharmacy windows in an attempt to gain entry.

A member of the public was alerted by the sound of breaking glass and ran to the scene whilst his partner called 111.

The offenders attempted to decamp, but were both caught and pinned on the ground by our passer by. Whilst wrestling with the offenders our Hastings Citizen managed to disarm the male offender who had produced a metal bar, which had previously been concealed.

Police arrived and both offenders were arrested, the male offender being charged with Burglary and possession of an offensive weapon and the female with been party to burglary.

Our Citizen was unhurt and police would like to thank him and his partner for their quick actions in thwarting the burglary and apprehension of these offenders.