Crime and Justice
1News

Brazen jewellery store smash-and-grab at Auckland mall

July 13, 2022
Brownsons Jewellers robbery at Meadowbank St Johns.

Brownsons Jewellers robbery at Meadowbank St Johns. (Source: 1News)

Two people are at large after an armed robbery at an Auckland jewellery store on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said two people entered Brownsons Jewellers, located at Meadowbank Shopping Centre in St Johns, just before 1pm with a gun, before smashing several jewellery cabinets with a hammer. They then fled in a car.

A neighbouring store worker told 1News she saw two boys robbing the jewellers and described hearing loud bangs.

She said she hid under her counter during the robbery and said she was "very scared".

No one was injured and no shots were fired, police said.

The area has been cordoned off while inquiries are underway and any witnesses are urged to contact police.

New ZealandCrime and JusticeAuckland

SHARE ME

More Stories

The Transport Agency has commissioned an independent analysis to identify the full scale of falsely recorded breath testing. Photo: RNZ

NZTA orders analysis to identify scale of falsely recorded breath tests

The Transport Minister reiterated the matter was "very concerning", and said it was important that it was resolved.

6:30am

A police statement described the offending as occurring at around 2:30pm Saturday on Lake Road.

Two arrested after teens threatened with knife in e-bike robbery

Two people accused of stealing an e-bike and threatening teenagers at knifepoint on Auckland’s North Shore have been charged.

6:00pm

In a statement, the organisation confirmed that two of the new cases were identified in Auckland and one in Wellington.

Health NZ announces three new measles cases

The identification of two new cases in Auckland and one in Wellington brought the nationwide total to 35.

5:30pm

To date, there has been been reported sightings only in Auckland — with the discovery of queen hornets and nests in the Glenfield and Birkdale areas.

More hornets expected over summer, public urged to remain vigilant

"We encourage all Aucklanders to be on the lookout for these hornets in and around their homes and also on their walks through our reserves and native bush," said North Shore councillor Richard Hills.

5:10pm

Four arrested, firearms seized in Gisborne homicide probe

Four arrested, firearms seized in Gisborne homicide probe

Police executed search warrants earlier this month which led to the arrests as well as the seizure of multiple firearms.

4:21pm

Police at the scene on Lake Crescent last Thursday.

Police name man killed in Hamilton homicide, seek Subaru sightings

Fifty-five-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene, died at the scene, while another man was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

3:33pm

Latest

Popular

43 mins ago

Christmas Day weather: Where's rain and where's warm?

Christmas Day weather: Where's rain and where's warm?

8:56am

Winston Peters on a mission to restore NZ's diplomatic 'mojo'

Across the term Winston Peters has been to 51 countries, spending a total of 201 days offshore. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

8:47am

Nurse's autistic son could face deportation after visa rejected

Nelson elder care nurse Nithin Mankeel with his wife Aparna Jayandhan Geetha and five-year-old son Aidhan Nithin. Photo: Supplied

8:28am

News in 90 December 24

1:28

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including more Trump references in new Epstein files drop, men rescued from river, and Santa’s on his way.

8:17am

What's open and closed on Christmas Day?

Many shops around the country will shut their doors on December 25.

SPONSORED

How to stay online on an overseas holiday without blowing the budget

Sponsored by Yesim

How to stay online on an overseas holiday without blowing the budget
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

Bluey promotional image.

Bitter feuds and a beloved cartoon dog - the shows we watched in 2025

A mixture of local and international programmes entertained audiences on TVNZ channels and TVNZ+ this year.

6:00am

Major EDM festival coming to Wellington reveals headline acts

Major EDM festival coming to Wellington reveals headline acts

Ultra New Zealand will hit Wellington with a three-stage event on April 10, 2026 headlined by some of the biggest names in the business.

6:43pm

Actor James Ransone, a cast member in "The Son of No One," poses at its premiere during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, in Park City, Utah, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011.

Actor James Ransone dies age 46

Monday 1:42pm

Chase host Bradley Walsh

'Is this a wind up?': Bradley Walsh on two bizarrely easy Chase questions

Sun, Dec 21

Run-D.M.C.'s Jason Mizell, Jam-Master Jay, poses with teenagers gathered at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1986.

Judge nixes conviction man found guilty of killing Run-DMC star

Sat, Dec 20