Wayne Kitcher
New Zealandpolice officerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Inspector Wayne Kitcher is a senior officer in the New Zealand Police, known for his leadership role in the Tactical Retail Crime Unit established to address the rising issue of retail crime in Auckland. He has emphasized the unit's focus on apprehending repeat offenders and highlighted the significant financial impact of retail theft on businesses, amounting to approximately $2.6 billion annually in New Zealand. Under his direction, the unit quickly achieved notable success by apprehending two high-profile shoplifters shortly after its launch.
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Inspector Wayne Kitcher said at the time they did not consider the riders to be a gang.
Police monitor mass bike ride on Auckland’s North Shore, issue infringementsNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Inspector Wayne Kitcher said the team’s 'sole purpose' was 'specifically targeting recidivist retail crime offenders and holding them to account for their offending'.
New police retail crime unit nabs shoplifters linked to $250k thefts just hours after hitting the streetsNew Zealand· 2025-07-18