A vape store in Lower Hutt has allegedly been robbed just two days after opening.
The shop on Taita Dr in Avalon was broken into by three people around 2.30am on Thursday.
CCTV footage showed display cases being smashed as stock was taken from the shelves.
"We were still stocking the shelves. We hadn’t even fully opened and settled into the business yet," Dennis Desai said today on social media.
"We have worked extremely hard to open this store and bring something new to the local community. To see it damaged and robbed almost immediately is heart-breaking."
The store in Avalon had been opened for just two days before the robbery. (Source: Supplied)
The store's owner vowed to "rebuild" and "come back stronger" as he called on anyone with information to contact police.
"Thank you to everyone in our local community who has supported us, especially those who have reached out after hearing what happened.
"Two days open. Robbed on day two. But we’re not giving up."
In a statement, a police spokesperson confirmed officers were "making enquiries" after a commercial premises on Taita Dr reported being burgled around 2.30am.
"Anyone with information that could help should get in touch through our 105 service, quoting reference number 260910/9590."
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