Police are investigating a burglary at the Michael Hill Jewellers store in Mount Maunganui’s Bayfair shopping centre overnight.
A police spokeswoman said officers were called to the Girven Rd premises about 3.40am.
Tools had been used to enter a store and the offenders had left the scene in a vehicle, she said.
Inquiries to find those involved were ongoing.
Police did not name the business involved but in a statement to the Bay of Plenty Times on Monday night, a spokesperson for Michael Hill Jeweller confirmed no team members or customers were present during the incident.