Police investigating a North Shore Bentley theft have recovered five vehicles and seized a loaded shotgun.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams says a luxury Bentley Bentayga SUV was stolen during a burglary in the early hours of 1 December.

“In the early hours, an unknown person entered a house taking the keys to the Bentley and driving away in the SUV,” he says.

“Inside the vehicle were a range of valuable items including a handbag and bank cards.”

Police enquiries later led to an address in Glen Eden last week.

Williams says Police searched the property and found four other stolen vehicles.

“Concerningly, a loaded shotgun was found hidden underneath a bed where a young boy was sleeping.”

A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were arrested.

Both have been charged with dishonesty charges relating to the alleged use of stolen credit cards, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

The Bentley was not located at the property.

Police say enquiries continued and the vehicle was eventually located and recovered in Huia late last week.

“This is a fantastic result with several investigation teams from the North Shore and West Auckland working together, recovering vehicles and a firearm,” Williams says.

Police say the initial burglary and theft is still under investigation, and further arrests are not ruled out.

The pair have appeared in District Court and will reappear in March next year.

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