Two stores at Papamoa Plaza were targeted in a ram-raid early Saturday morning.
Police confirmed they were investigating a burglary at the plaza, in which a stolen vehicle was used to force entry into the centre.
Papamoa Plaza centre manager Leah Sutton said: "There was extensive damage done to the entranceway all for very minimal theft."
"There were two cars involved. They were in and out for a total of three minutes and they've targeted two stores.
"It's just really frustrating the amount of dollars and time and damage and resurrecting the damage that will go into this and all the work that will be needed for it really."