Sticky fingers: Pharmacy thefts increase 560 per cent since 2023

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Sticky fingers: Pharmacy thefts increase 560 per cent since 2023

Jonathan
Chilton-Towle
Police
Pharmacies are seeing more thefts than ever

The number of thefts from pharmacies has skyrocketed since 2023. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

Essentials, Data from the New Zealand Police show crimes reported as occurring at a pharmacy have increased by 560 per cent since 2023. Pharmacies report high , BACK panel - grey