New Zealand / Crime

Police trying to identify group of men following attempted robberies

17:38 pm on 8 September 2020

Auckland police are asking for the public's help to identify a group of men, as part of an investigation into two attempted robberies.

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On the evening of Saturday 5 September, a group of people wearing masks rushed into a dairy in Beach Haven.

The men began climbing over the counter and attempted to steal items when they were discovered and confronted by a staff member.

They immediately ran out of the shop and fled in a stolen silver 1999 Honda Accord.

Shortly afterwards, the offenders arrived at a liquor store in Forrest Hill and attempted to steal a number of items but fled when they were confronted by the store owner.

Detective Senior Sergeant Callum McNeill said police were investigating.

Photo: Supplied / NZ Police