Police are investigating a ram-raid at a liquor store in Auckland's Parnell in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A vehicle was used to enter the Liquorland store just before 4am.
Police said "a quantity of alcohol" was stolen and two vehicles fled the scene.
Manager John Trail said the shop's front doors were left "completely munted" by the thieves. (Source: 1News)
One of the vehicles has since been found in Wiri in the city's south and some of the stolen alcohol has been recovered.
Smashed bottles were strewn across the ground at the front of the shop.
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A door to the shop was smashed and completely removed from its hinges.
Manager John Trail said about $4000 to $5000 worth of mainly spirits, "and some chocolate peanut slabs" were taken.
He said the thieves "must have a sweet tooth" because they stole "lots" Baileys.
Trail also said the shops front doors have been left "completely munted" and the shop may have to close.
Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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