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Police are hunting thieves who stole $11,000 worth of fireworks from The Warehouse in Morrinsville.
The thieves are believed to have broken into the Waikato store premises between 9pm on Tuesday and 10am Wednesday, Constable John Grantham says.
"We're talking about a considerable amount of stock being taken with three pallets of fireworks in pre-packaged containers missing. Some of the product names include Megashot, Backyard Blast and Astro Blazer Mega Mix boxes."
Legislation introduced last year means fireworks may only be legally sold from November 2-5, and purchasers have to be aged 18 or older.
"The concern for police is that whoever stole these fireworks may not be too worried about who they sell them to with the potential for serious injury or damage."
Police want to hear from anyone who is offered bargain-priced fireworks, Grantham says.
"We'd like the only bang those responsible get from the theft of these fireworks is that of a slamming cell door.
"People should remember that if they buy fireworks from the offenders they're creating a market and potentially face charges for receiving if caught," he says.
