Number's Up For This Thief
Illawarra Mercury
Thursday January 8, 2004
Police in New Zealand's capital have recovered nearly 200 stolen personalised plates, ending what was said to be ``an unusual personal hobby".
The Dominion Post newspaper said police made a surprise raid on a home in Northland, Wellington, after a tip-off from a member of the public.
They seized 190 plates stolen over five months, including PESTY, GOFLOW, LAWN and POPPSI.
Acting Detective Sergeant Bruce Mackay said the haul came after a long inquiry. ``Just in terms of man-hours expended, this has been a complete and utter waste of time," he said.
In New Zealand, personalised number plates cost $437 a set.
© 2004 Illawarra Mercury
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