The group allegedly responsible an aggravated robbery at Auckland's St Luke's Mall last month are believed to be responsible for other burglaries across the city, police say.
Video footage posted on social media at the time showed a group of thieves smashing several glass cabinets at the Stewart Dawsons jewellery store at St Luke's Mall before fleeing the scene with stolen goods.
A police spokesperson said following investigations, dubbed 'Operation Rhino', six people were charged in relation to the incident, including five youths.
An investigation into the incident is continuing and it's believed the group may be responsible for other burglaries and robberies across the city, the spokesperson said.
Police have renewed appeals for information, including cellphone footage of the incident.
The public can contact police on 105 or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using 'Update My Report' referencing file number 220920/9009.
Photos or videos can be uploaded via this online portal: https://rhino.nc3.govt.nz/
They can also be emailed to the dedicated Operation Rhino email: oprhino@police.govt.nz
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
