Rotorua’s BP Connect Fairy Springs and Rotorua Jewellers targeted in overnight raids

A Rotorua service station and jewellery store were targeted in overnight incidents.

BP Connect Fairy Springs was closed this morning after a robbery was reported about 5am.

A police spokesman said no injuries were reported, but damage was done to the premises and inquiries were ongoing.

Police tape surrounded the forecourt and cafe and the night-pay window had been smashed.

Police at Rotorua's BP Connect Fairy Springs this morning. Photo / Ben Fraser

The service station was closed to the public as of 7.30am.

A BP spokesperson said in a statement about 9.45am that a robbery occurred at BP Connect Fairy Springs early this morning and the site would reopen soon.

“No customers were on site at the time. All our team are okay and being supported.

“At BP, the safety of our customers and team members is our first priority. We work closely with the police and have CCTV technology at our sites.”

Rotorua Jewellers was also ram-raided this morning.

A police spokesman said they were notified of a ram raid at a commercial premises in Tutanekai St about 4.30am.

Damage at Rotorua Jewellers after a ram raid this morning. Photo / Ben Fraser

“A group is understood to have used a vehicle to gain entry and left the scene in the vehicle prior to police arriving.

“A scene examination will be conducted at the property and inquiries are ongoing to identify and locate those involved, as well as the vehicle involved,” he said.

More to come.