Security guards present at the scene of a ram-raid burglary at an east Auckland business unsuccessfully tried to apprehend the culprits.
Police are investigating after thieves allegedly used a stolen vehicle to break into a store at Ormiston Town Centre just before 2am on April 8.
A photo posted to social media shows what appears to be several doors at an entrance to the town centre damaged and askew, creating a path into the building.
“Police are investigating a ram raid incident which occurred on Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, overnight [on April 8],” a police spokesperson says.
“The incident was reported to have taken place around 1.50am.
“A stolen vehicle was used in the incident before multiple offenders have entered the store and stolen a number of items.
“The offenders have then fled the scene in the same vehicle.”
Ormiston Town Centre manager Hannes Nel says the business targeted was a jewellery store.
“Security guards present at the time tried to apprehend the offenders who managed to flee in the stolen vehicle.
“No one was injured, and police were notified of the incident.
“We are working with police who are making enquiries into the incident.”
People with information on the ram raid burglary can phone police on 105, quoting file number 220408/8956, or phone the free and anonymous Crimestoppers tip-off line on 0800 555 111.
