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Auckland Police have been kept busy with smash-and-grab incidents at a petrol station, a computer repair shop and a liquor store overnight.
Among the incidents reported was a smash-and-grab type burglary at the West Liquor store in Glendene, in West Auckland, shortly after 3am.
A witness said police tape hadbeen put up around the front of the shop, as officers assessed the damage.
Large pieces of glass lay smashed on the concrete ground. A large brick could be seen outside as well.
Police said they were called to the area at 3.18am.
An officer stands guard at the West Liquor store in Glendene after it was targeted by thieves overnight. Photo / Hayden Woodward
“At this stage, our inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances - including what was taken and who is responsible.”
A few hours earlier, police were called to an incident at a Z Energy petrol station on Hillsborough Rd, in Mt Roskill, after thieves reportedly smashed their way in.
It is understood police were called to the scene just after 10.30pm.
