Woman charged with trespass

A woman trespassed from a Dunedin funeral home has been arrested and charged after returning to the premises and allegedly picking flowers from floral displays while abusing staff.

Senior Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said police were called to Hope and Sons, in Andersons Bay Rd, about 8.45am on Wednesday, when the 44-year-old woman arrived at the property, after being trespassed from it the previous day.

"She entered the building and was picking up flowers and verbally abusing staff."

It was not known if she was trying to steal the flower displays or not, Snr Sgt Lee said.

When she did leave the building, she did not take any of the flowers with her.

"She left before police arrived, but was later arrested and charged with trespass.

"She has been bailed to appear in court at a later date."

john.lewis@odt.co.nz

 

 

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