A dairy and a fruit and vegetable store in south Auckland have been targeted by thieves overnight who left a trail of destruction.
Police said a burglary took place at a dairy on Huia Rd in Papatoetoe at around 11:50pm on Tuesday evening.
A police spokesperson said a number of offenders have stolen products from the store before leaving in a stolen vehicle.
"Police enquiries into the incident are well underway which includes a scene examination, statements from the victim as well as a Victim Support referral for them," the spokesperson said.
Police said they have also obtained CCTV footage and are now reviewing it.
Footage from the scene showed the building with a large crack in the facade and an awning that had fallen down due to the force of the impact.
The car used to gain entry was abandoned at the property.
"There are no further updates at this early stage of our investigation but police will be working quickly to identify those involved and hold them accountable," the spokesperson said.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 quoting file number 230419/0945."
Police said there was another burglary at a fruit and vege store in Papatoetoe at around 2:30am on Wednesday morning.
Police said they're making enquiries into the burglary and working to establish if the two incidents are linked.
It comes just a day after two Auckland supermarkets were targeted in smash-and-grabs while a mall and dairy were ram-raided last week.
