Thieves have gone on a crime spree around Auckland central overnight - targeting several stores; including a shop where they reportedly only took ice creams and sweets.
Police were called to Tāmaki Drive, Mission Bay, just after 2am following reports of a burglary at the Bay Convenience store and the Subway sandwich shop, which share a premises.
Thieves smashed their way through the front door, leaving behind a mess of glass and debris.
Authorities were then called to nearby Patterson Ave after reports of a smash-and-grab burglary at the Quick Picks Convenience Store.