Ramraiders have driven a stolen vehicle into the Footlocker store in Newmarket, Auckland this morning.
A police patrol saw the incident about 5.30am.
A second vehicle, believed to be stolen, drove off at high speed after seeing police.
Police followed but abandoned the pursuit after it reached "dangerous" speed in the New North Rd area.
Officers found a third vehicle, also stolen, crashed into a tree at the intersection of Park Rd and Khyber Pass Rd in Newmarket. Police said it may be linked to the ramraid.
The vehicle involved in the chase is described as a Silver Subaru Hatchback. The partial number plate may have read FH??19.
Anyone with information should contact police or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.