Auckland Police say four youths allegedly responsible for a burglary at a Mt Wellington dairy have been apprehended.
At about 2.50am today, police say they were called to the east Auckland shop on Commissariat Road following a report of a vehicle being used to enter the premises.
Auckland City East Police area prevention manager, inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says the same four people then allegedly broke into another store next door and took a number of items before leaving in a different vehicle.
“A short time later a police unit spotted a vehicle travelling at high speed on Ireland Rd.
“The vehicle then crashed into a fence in Panmure and three occupants have fled on foot.”
Dolheguy says it was lucky no one was injured.
“The driver was taken into custody and other police units were able to quickly locate the other three people, two hiding in a playground and a third nearby.
“Our community deserves to conduct their business without the threat of being a victim of crime and we will continue to respond and hold these offenders to account.
“However, we cannot do this alone. If you witness any suspicious or unlawful activity, please contact police with as much information as possible.”
Dolheguy says all four, aged 14 and 15, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.
- People can contact police on 111, or for non-emergencies through 105.police.govt.nz, clicking Make a Report or call 105. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on free phone 0800 555 111.
