At least two ram raids meant a busy night for authorities in Auckland.
Police were called to a ram raid incident at a fruit and vegetable shop - Huapai Fresh Mart - on Main Rd, in Huapai, late last night.
A white car had been used to smash through the doors, causing damage to the store’s front entrance.
A police spokesman said they received a report that a vehicle had been used to get into a commercial premises in Huapai just before 10.30pm.
“No offenders have been located at the scene and inquiries into[the] incident are ongoing.”
Police were also called to a ram raid incident at the Chartwell Food Centre and vape store, on Chartwell Avenue, in Glenfield just before 1am today.
A senior police officer said at the scene that several youths had been arrested, as a result, after they fled the scene. They were found in Glen Eden, West Auckland, the officer said.
A police spokesman later added that the Police Eagle helicopter spotted the vehicle involved in the area.
It sped off “at pace” before getting off and returning on State Highway 1 and 16 motorways numerous times.
“It has finally exited SH16 at Massey and several offenders have got out of the car and into a second waiting car, with the cars then proceeding in opposite directions.
“Eagle has maintained observations on the vehicles and three youth offenders have eventually been taken into custody, while a number remain at large.”
Police said there are charges pending for three people, while inquiries are ongoing to find the others.
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.