Another two ram raids targeting Northland businesses have been added to the growing list with thousands of dollars worth of property being stolen in the latest hits.
The Stihl Shop in Commerce St, Kaitaia, and Wiltons Marine, on Beach Rd in Mangonui, were raided eight hours apart on Sunday.
Police investigating the latest raids in the Far North have released a photo of a four-wheel-drive vehicle used to smash through the front gates of the Stihl Shop.
Kaitaia police Senior Sergeant Geoff Ryan said the offenders then jimmied a roller door at the back of the business about 3.30pm on Sunday. A Yamaha generator and a Stihl chainsaw were taken.
Mr Ryan appealed to anyone who may have seen the vehicle in Kaitaia to contact police. It was at 11.35pm on the same day that thieves used a stolen white station wagon from Paihia to smash through the front doors of the marine business in Mangonui.