Rampage causes $10,000 of damage

A night-time rampage along Kaitaia's main street by a group of drunk girls - which allegedly included a 12-year-old - has left a $10,000 path of destruction.
Police are now calling on parents to control their children.
Shop owners are outraged by the spree, which saw shop front windows smashed by kicks and punches and about $1000 worth of property stolen.
It is alleged the group involved in last week's incident comprised 10 youths led by  a 16-year-old girl and included others aged 12, 13, 14 and 15. 
Police have identified eight of the 10 suspected. Five are to appear in the Kaitaia Youth Court next month charged with burglary, receiving and shoplifting. Three others have been referred to the police Youth Aid section for their involvement.  Police are working to identify the other two.
Business owner Jack Rogers, of Rogers  & Rogers plumbing, said the alcohol-fuelled incident had left him with a $2600 repair bill for the window and another $1000 damage to items in the shop.
Mr Rogers chose not to replace the glass window to his showroom and instead employed a builder to close it in.
He said the rampage was a clear illustration of lack of discipline from parents.
"Being in business has been tough enough with the economic depression and, with this imposition, it makes it much more difficult," Mr Rogers said.
Kaitaia police Detective Sergeant Trevor Beatson said the drama began about 7pm last Monday when the group targeted licensed premises. They allegedly drank the stolen alcohol and returned to the main street about 10.30pm and continued their trail of destruction until 2am the following day.
At one hotel they stole the entire "top shelf" and cleared out about 40 bottles of spirits, police said. They also made off with nearly 90 bottles of beer and 80 bottles of mixers.
"Where were the parents of these young people, and what were they thinking letting their  girls into town after 10pm on a Monday night?" Mr Beatson said.
"There is a lot of concern in our community about this type of offending. The businesses who were targeted have expressed their outrage to police, at the clear lack of parental control and ability of parents to look after their children."
Mr Beatson said the community was angry about the damage and their stolen property, but were mostly angry at parents who failed to control their children.
Detective Sergeant Beatson added there were numerous support agencies available locally to help parents and support families. Police could also help parents to facilitate contact with these agencies to help prevent this type of event happening.
"If you need help, ask. Don't just let your kids do what they want when they want."