Police examine the scene at the Oakley retail store on Queen St, Auckland, in the early hours of this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward“A number of items believed to have been taken were also recovered,” the police spokeswoman said.
Police officers in fluorescent jackets were spotted outside the shop. Its glass front doors had been smashed and one of the doors had come away.
A witness said officers were seen putting several items - including gardening gloves and about a dozen pairs of sunglasses - into forensic bags.
The arrested man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today on charges relating to burglary and wilful damage.
Police said while inquiries are ongoing, they are now limited in what they can comment on as the matter is now before the court.
