Police searching for driver, passenger after car rams Ōrewa’s Shoreward Gastrobar, fire lit

Police are investigating after a vehicle was driven into Ōrewa’s Shoreward Gastrobar.

Police are searching for the occupants of a car used to ram into an Ōrewa pub before a fire was lit.

An investigation is under way into a burglary and arson attack after those inside the vehicle fled on foot from the Shoreward Gastrobar.

Waitematā Crime Squad Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie said police were called to the scene on the Hibiscus Coast Highway about 12.40am.

She said the car was used to gain entry to the building.

Photos from the scene show a small blue car in the middle of the pub, with tables, chairs and glass strewn around it.

The blue car was left sitting in the bar with debris strewn around it.

Goldie said the vehicle’s occupants then tried to set fire to the restaurant before fleeing on foot.

The fire was extinguished by a member of the public before police arrived.

Police are investigating after a vehicle was driven into Ōrewa's Shoreward Gastrobar before a fire was lit in the building.

The mess is being cleaned up by the pub and they hope to open as soon as possible alongside having a new door put in.

“An investigation is now under way to determine what was taken and who was involved; however, at this stage, no arrests have been made,” Goldie said.

Goldie asked anyone with footage or information that may assist to contact police via the 105 phone service or online at police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report.

People should reference job number P063967549.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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