NZ cops hail Facebook in burglar search

The 21-year-old apprentice from the South Island city of Queenstown was arrested after public responses to the images posted on Facebook, news websites and in newspapers.

Queenstown police said they were grateful to those who had assisted them with their "first Facebook arrest".

The man allegedly entered the Frankton Arms Tavern through a roof early on Monday armed with an angle grinder, but took off his balaclava, apparently after getting too hot.

Constable Sean Drader said: "I've never met a burglar that I thought was bright. I'm pretty sure someone will recognise him."

The arrested man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on January 14 to face charges over the break-in.

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