The Centre City Shopping Centre in New Plymouth. Photo: Robin Martin / RNZ
Two men have been arrested and charged following multiple burglaries at an inner-city mall in New Plymouth overnight.
Police were called to the Centre City Shopping Centre on Gill Street at around 1.30am.
One man was taken into custody after running from police inside the mall.
A second man was located nearby and arrested shortly after.
Police found multiple stores within the mall showing signs of forced entry.
On its Facebook page, Centre City confirmed a break-in had occurred overnight.
"No one was harmed during the incident, and we can confirm this was not a ram-raid.
"Police are currently onsite conducting their investigation and the Centre will remain closed today to allow this work to be completed safely."
The mall apologised for the inconvenience and said it appreciated the community's understanding.
"We are cooperating fully with authorities and will reopen once we have been advised it is safe to do so."
A 20-year-old man was due to appear in New Plymouth District Court on Monday, charged with committing burglary with a weapon and assaulting police.
A 19-year-old man was also due to appear, charged with committing burglary with a weapon.
The mall was expected to remain closed on Monday.
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