New Zealand

Several Auckland stores targeted by thieves overnight

10:35 am on 8 August 2022

Police are investigating after several burglaries overnight.

Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

Police responded to reports of a burglary at a store on Great South Road, Takanini at about 12.15am.

The store's glass front was broken and a stolen Mazda Demio was located nearby.

Two males, aged 15 and 18, will appear in Manukau Youth Court today charged with burglary.

Police were also investigating overnight burglaries at commercial premises in Howick, Otara and Manukau.