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Marae shuts doors after alleged robbery

Police are investigating an incident at a marae near Pukekohe, Auckland where taps and pipes were allegedly stolen from the men's and women's toilets.

A post written on the Ngā Hau e Whā Marae Facebook page said the marae had to shut it's doors last night.

“It is with great sadness that our Marae is closed down till further notice.”

It is with great sadness that our Marae is closed down till further notice due to some mongrels stealing our pipes. WTH😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😠😠😠😠😠😡😡😡😡😡😠 If you know anything please let us know. nga mihi 😠

Posted by Nga Hau E Wha Marae O Pukekohe on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Bright at Counties Manukau Police told Rereātea the matter was reported to police this morning and they will be investigating it.

“In the meantime, we’d like to hear from anyone who has information that could help our investigation.”

A spokesperson from the marae said they plan to release more information about the incident later today.

It is with great sadness that our Marae is closed down till further notice due to some mongrels stealing our pipes. WTH😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😠😠😠😠😠😡😡😡😡😡😠 If you know anything please let us know. nga mihi 😠

Posted by Nga Hau E Wha Marae O Pukekohe on Wednesday, August 1, 2018