Investigation underway into late-night Auckland smash and grab, offenders remain on loose

An investigation is underway into a late-night smash and grab and attempted robbery, with the offenders remaining on the lam.  

At about 10:50pm on Tuesday, at least four offenders arrived by car at a Manukau clothing store on Ronwood Dr.

A police spokesperson said the offenders smashed a window to gain entry to what appears to be a Kathmandu store. They later fled with a "small amount" of merchandise.

The spokesperson said as part of investigations into the late-night smash and grab, officers are also looking into an earlier attempted burglary at a Clevedon petrol station.   

At about 7:20pm, offenders attempted to gain entry to the service station on Clevedon-Papakura Rd but failed. 

"The petrol station was closed at the time and the offenders did not gain entrance, fleeing in a vehicle," the spokesperson said.   

Anyone with information on the Manukau burglary is urged to contact police on 105 and quote file number 230906/7018.