Tauranga Crossing shopping centre in Tauriko broken into

Police were called to a break-in at a Tauriko shopping centre about 5.20am. Photo / NZME

The Tauranga Crossing shopping centre in Tauriko was burgled this morning.

Police were called about 5.20am to reports of a burglary at a shopping centre on Taurikura Dr.

Police earlier told the Bay of Plenty Times a vehicle was used to gain access, but a spokesman later said while the event was initially reported to police as a ram raid, this was incorrect and it was a break-in via a glass panel.

He said a scene examination was conducted and inquiries are ongoing to determine what was stolen and identify those involved.

Tauranga Crossing centre manager Janet Vincent said there was a “minor” break-in via a glass panel at the shopping centre this morning.

“No car was used to gain entry to the centre.”

The centre opened at 9am and there were no impacts to trading.