Counties Manukau Police have made an arrest following a fire at the McDonalds restaurant in Pakuranga last month.
Detectives have been investigating the suspicious fire which occurred at the Pakuranga Road branch on 5 May.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey, of Counties Manukau East CIB, says a 12-year-old young person has been arrested and charged with arson.
“This young person has appeared in the Manukau Youth Court and is currently on court bail conditions,” he says.
“Police appreciate the fire has been of high interest to the local community.
“We are not able to comment further around the circumstances of the alleged offending, however Police cannot rule out any further arrests in relation to the matter.”
No Happy Meals for 12 y/o arsonists!!!
And don’t ask for a Sundae either, as they melt during the accellerant phase of the primary ignition source!
And…no more selfies with Ronald!