Thieves kicked their way into the the Coin Save store in Tikipunga. Photo/Supplied
Thieves kicked their way into the the Coin Save store in Tikipunga. Photo/Supplied
Six thieves kicked their way through a wall into a Whangarei store and stole items in a smash and grab that lasted less than 90 seconds.
The Coin Save store, which is part of the Paramount Plaza complex in Tikipunga was the target of the break-in, which happened just aftermidnight on Friday.
Security footage posted on Facebook showed six people, who appear to be youths, all wearing hats with hoodies over the top, and some with back packs on. The thieves kicked and punched at wall of the shop until they smashed a hole big enough to walk through.
Video from inside the store showed the stand by the wall shaking violently as it was smashed before the thieves burst through
The six people then appear to target the display counter near the till and also grab items from the wall behind the counter.
Just over 30 seconds later, the first person flees through the hole with his hands in his pockets. Two others follow close behind, one carrying a green shopping basket full of items.
Two others run off shortly after with another shopping basket full of items.
The last person lingers in the shop before running out holding what looks to be two backpacks.
