A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an Auckland store overnight.
Police received reports of several alarms going off at JD Sports in Albany at around 2.54am on Friday.
Senior Sergeant CJ Miles said police attended the job immediately and found the glass shop front smashed and the roller door pulled up.
"Officers also located a stolen vehicle parked in front of the store, full of stolen merchandise. A person, in the process of loading further stolen goods into the car, exited the store and was taken into custody immediately."
More than $20,000 worth of property was recovered, she said.
"This is a great example of how quick reporting greatly assists us in being able to stop offenders in their tracks."
Miles said police would continue to have an increased presence in and around shopping precincts in the lead up to Christmas.
"It takes all of us to keep our communities safe, and we acknowledge retailers who continue to report matters to us."
A 16-year-old will appear in North Shore Youth Court today charged with burglary and unlawfully taking a vehicle.
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