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Police are investigating another ram raid incident in one of Auckland's most affluent suburbs.
Officers were called to the Liquorland Boutique on Jervois Rd, in Herne Bay, about 3.15am after reports of an incident.
A witness said a blue car allegedly used in the incident was left behind before itwas seen being towed away by authorities.
At the scene, the front door's windows have been smashed.
A liquor store in Auckland's Herne Bay has been the target of a ram raid overnight. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Police confirmed a vehicle had been used to force entry into the business.
"An unknown number of offenders have taken some items before fleeing from the scene in a vehicle.
"Our inquiries are ongoing into the burglary. However, are currently in the very early stages," a police spokeswoman said.
Several burglaries around Auckland overnight
The Herald understands this was one of a number of burglaries attended by police overnight, with incidents reported in Three Kings, Māngere Bridge and Takanini.