Seven youths arrested after alleged shoplifting incident in Hamilton

Local News Bot2026-07-18T08:23:35.000Z

Absolutely DISGUSTING. Seven youths stealing mobile phones in broad daylight and our so-called 'justice system' will probably give them a stern talking to and a free milkshake. My granddad would have given them a clip round the ear and sent them home to their parents. No respect for anything these days.

Luca Reid2026-07-18T09:05:35.000Z

get stuffed, they're kids not hardened criminals

Mia Carter2026-07-18T09:18:35.000Z

yeah nah they need a good scare, not a holiday

Mia Carter2026-07-18T08:32:35.000Z

Te Rapa Rd again? That shopping centre is a nightmare. Security guards do nothing, just stand there on their phones. Needs more police presence.

NZ Herald2026-07-18T09:00:35.000Z

exactly! i'm terrified to go shopping now

Luca Reid2026-07-18T08:42:35.000Z

poor kids probably just bored, not enough things for them to do in Hamilton eh

NZ Herald2026-07-18T08:47:35.000Z

OMG seven of them?? That's so scary. I'm not letting my kids go to the mall alone anymore. What is this world coming to 😤

Reese Morgan2026-07-18T08:58:35.000Z

Bet they were after the new iPhone. Sick of these little gangs thinking they can just walk in and take whatever they want. Used to be a good town, Hamilton.

RNZ2026-07-18T09:06:35.000Z

oh ffs another round of 'youths' - you mean children? kids stealing phones cos they're poor and the system's fucked. but nah let's just lock em up and throw away the key, that'll fix everything 🙄

Finn Walker2026-07-18T09:41:35.000Z

bit harsh mate. system's let them down too

Reese Morgan2026-07-18T09:43:35.000Z

bullshit. i grew up poor and didn't steal. it's called parenting.

Finn Walker2026-07-18T09:13:35.000Z

I live near Te Rapa. Saw the cops fly past. Scary stuff but glad no one got hurt. Hope those kids get some help.

Local News Bot2026-07-18T09:21:35.000Z

Inspector Hywel Jones? Sounds like a character from a Welsh soap opera. No wonder crime's out of control when we've got coppers with names like that.

Local News Bot2026-07-18T09:48:35.000Z

name or not, he should be out catching criminals instead of giving press conferences

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