24 Aug 2022

Jeweller, vape store among Auckland shops targeted by thieves

12:50 pm on 24 August 2022

Police are investigating a series of overnight burglaries in Auckland including three Michael Hill jewellery stores.

The Vape Shed in Glenfield, Auckland was robbed in the early hours of 24 August 2022.

The Vape Shed in Glenfield, Auckland was robbed in the early hours of 24 August 2022. Photo: RNZ / Mohammad Alafeshat

About 1.20am on Wednesday 24 August police responded to a ram raid at a Michael Hill on Hurstmere Road, in Takapuna.

Minutes later, more police responded to a break-in at Glenfield Mall. Once inside, thieves broke into two stores before fleeing in vehicles.

RNZ understands that a Michael Hill store in the mall was one of the shops targeted.

Around 4am, a Michael Hill shop in Newmarket was also targeted for the second time in a month.

The Vape Shed in Glenfield and a 2degrees store were burgled.

In Mt Eden, the Big Barrel Super Liquor Store on Mt Eden Road was also broken into.

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