Auckland businesses have been hit by a spate of robberies overnight as the city continues to deal with a crime wave.
In a statement, police said they were investigating reports of a burglary on Wagener Place, in Mount Albert at around 10.39pm on Sunday evening.
The owner of Toyco told NZ Herald they were alerted to the break-in by a security company, which said a glass-break detector had been activated.
Police said when they arrived at the scene, the front door was found to have been broken into.
"At this stage, our enquiries remain ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police on 105, quoting job number P051802769," a police spokesperson said.
"Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."
Footage from the scene shows the entrance to the store damaged with a wooden board coving the entrance.
Early on Monday morning, police said they were continuing to make enquiries following a burglary at a retail store on Golf Rd in Titirangi at around 2:30am.
"Police are working to establish what was stolen from the store. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 referencing event number P051803649."
Shortly before 3am, police said they responded to reports of a commercial burglary at the Mad Butcher on Stoddard Rd in Wesley.
Police said enquiries are ongoing after an offender broke into the store at around 2:59am and stole several items before fleeing.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 referencing file number 220905/8981."
Police are also investigating a burglary at the Michael Hill jewellery store in Pukekohe where thieves smashed windows of the store, which left glass shattered over the footpath. It's the third time this store has been targeted in recent months.
