The Star: November 09, 2023

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Man arrested following
kindergarten burglaries
A MAN has been arrested in
relation to a series of burglaries
targeting kindergartens and
early childhood centres across
the city.
The 34-year-old man faces
nine charges of burglary by
night.
He is due to appear in the
district court next Thursday.
The alleged incidents span
from late September to this
month. During this time, police
received a number of reports
of stolen planter boxes, worm
farms and gardening equipment.
“Inquiries are continuing, but
police want to thank the people
who have provided information
that allowed our investigations
to progress,” a police spokesperson
said.
It comes after a Givealittle
page was set up for the Sydenham
Community Preschool after
it was the target of a burglary in
early October.
Parent Jon Sharpe set up the
fundraiser to replace the stolen
items.
Sports equipment, gardening
supplies, maintenance tools and
educational resources were reported
stolen from the preschool
on October 7 and 8.
Said Sharpe: “This is a huge
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TARGET: Sydenham Community Preschool’s shed was
broken into in October and a lawn mower, water blaster
and seedlings stolen.
setback for a not-for-profit
preschool with limited financial
resources.
“Community preschools have
to work extra hard to stay afloat
and rely on grants to be able to
provide children with equipment
and resources for learning.”
Sharpe said there were several
preschools hit over the same
weekend, including Woolston
Preschool.
“Unfortunately, the police
resources are stretched too thin
and they weren’t able to investigate,
which is frustrating,” he
said.
Sharpe said the burglary had
left “the staff and tamariki devastated”.
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about what was stolen; it is
devastating and frustrating to all
and we’re wondering about what
else these ‘unwelcomed’ visitors
did.
“It is a big priority and focus
of ours to give our children the
right space to learn and grow in.
“That includes the community
garden that we use to teach
children and give back to the
community.”
The preschool lost seedlings,
potting mix, a garden hose,
compost, a lawn mower and a
water blaster.
“People in the community
have reached out to the preschool,
and we’re thankful for
the setting up of the Givealittle
page.”
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