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Pounamu Mere Recovered After Theft | Auckland News
A priceless pounamu mere, a cherished symbol of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints history, was stolen from the Pacific Church History Museum in Hamilton over the Fourth of July weekend—but police acted fast, using CCTV to track down the thief and recover the artifact within days. The mere was returned safely to the museum, where staff called it a “treasure” and praised the police for their swift action. Two suspects, a 45-year-old burglar and a receiving accomplice, now face charges. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie hailed his team’s work and thanked the church for…
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