NZ Police is asking Wānaka retailers to get in touch about any shoplifting incidents after a “significant number” of recent shoplifting offences.

Two people are due to appear in Queenstown District Court later this week facing almost 30 shoplifting charges.

Retailers may have had items shoplifted recently but not yet made a report, detective constable Shaun McClintock said. 

“...Police believe there may be other instances that haven’t been reported,” he said.

The 64-year-old man and 64-year-old woman are due to appear in Queenstown District Court on Friday (February 17).

“It’s important to notify police of all instances of shoplifting, to assist the effort to recover items or secure compensation for stolen goods,” Shaun said.

Retailers who have not reported recent shoplifting incidents should contact police on 105. 

They can also lodge the report online at the NZ Police website using 'Update Report' and referencing 230201/2440.

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