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Stolen Mere Recovered Thanks to Quick Police Work | Auckland News
A priceless greenstone mere tied to the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints vanished from a Waikato museum over the Fourth of July weekend—but thanks to swift police work and security footage, it was recovered within hours. A suspect allegedly snatched the artifact from the wall, but detectives tracked down a vehicle, executed a warrant in Tokoroa, and returned the treasure safely. The museum expressed deep gratitude for the quick recovery, while police praised their team and the church for seamless cooperation. The mere is now back on display, a win for heritage and…
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