"They're kids, they're just kids. The neighbour here said they were panicking, they were shouting."
Patel said the door was severely damaged and now needs to be replaced.
"It's just a bloody hassle rather than theft.
"We're thinking we are going to sleep in the shop now for the next few weeks until the door can be fixed," he said.
Builders are on-site at the store today installing a temporary door. Patel estimated it will cost between $6000-$8000 to replace.
He said a few days ago he started a conversation with his wife about installing a bollard outside of the store because of the increase in ram raids in Christchurch.
Now they have decided to instead get a roller door which can be closed and locked at night.
A police spokesperson said they are investigating the attempted ram raid.
They said the vehicle that was used was stolen and two males were seen leaving on foot.
Anyone with information that could help us identify the males is asked to contact police via 105 and quote file number 220609/1194. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
