Auckland crime: Ram-raid thieves damage South Auckland store

Staff at an Auckland retail store are facing a huge clean-up after a vehicle was used to smash through their shop overnight.

Police were called to a ram raid at the Spark Mobile store in the Walters Rd shopping complex, Takanini, early this morning.

Police said they received a report of a burglary of a commercial property on Walters Rd at 12.25am, where a vehicle was used to gain entry.

“The alleged offenders appear to have fled the scene in a second vehicle. Inquiries are ongoing to locate the offenders and to identify what was taken,” a statement said.

A witness said the ram raiders used a Nissan to smash into the store and then abandoned it.

Significant damage has been done to the Spark store on Walters Rd, Takanini, after a ram raid early this morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward

The store’s glass front doors and windows were completely smashed in.

The vehicle was significantly damaged on the front and passenger side.

It is not yet known whether anything at the store has been taken.

Anyone with information that may help authorities with their investigation is urged to contact Police immediately on 105 or CrimeStoppers Anonymous on 0800 555 111.