Five people have been charged with burglary after a high-end sneaker and clothing store in Auckland was the target of a smash-and-grab overnight.
Police and security could be seen at Subtype in Westfield Newmarket about 4am on Thursday.
A police spokesperson said about 2.10am police received a report of a group of people breaking into the store.
Officers attended, but the alleged offenders fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
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Police in the Eagle helicopter watched the vehicle until it came to a stop on Capstick Rd, Ōtara.
"Police located all five passengers, who were taken into custody. Inquiries are ongoing," the spokesperson said.
Police later said five males aged between 17 and 25 are due to appear in court on Thursday charged with burglary.
Any damage to the store's entrance has been blocked off by divider screens. Video by 1News showed a police officer inside the store as the screens were pulled across the entrance.
Police and security could be seen at the high-end sneaker and clothing store on Thursday morning. (Source: 1News)
Through a storefront window, shards of glass could be seen littering the floor, along with what looked to be a lone coat hanger and an item of clothing.
The police officer could later be seen from the street walking around the store, inspecting the damage. He emerged a short time later to get what looked like an evidence bag from his vehicle, before returning inside.
It comes a day after Michael Hill Newmarket, a central Auckland liquor store and a North Shore vape store were broken into.
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