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It’s a favoured nightspot for Auckland’s young elite, where sports stars mingle with celebs, influencers and others into the small hours.
Now, exclusive Victoria Park Market private members bar Shy Guy has been targeted in a late-night smash and grab, with a burglar or burglars making off with DJ equipment.
Police say the burglary happened between 10.15pm Tuesday and 7.45am Wednesday.
No arrests have been made.
“Police will be making enquiries to determine the full circumstances of what has occurred and what has been taken,” a spokeswoman said.
“To the dickhead who broke in last night to [The Shy Guy] and stole all the DJ gear ... just know we’ll be coming for you soon,” he wrote.
“Please note this week we will be entertaining you with wind flutes and a Tambourine. Please no requests.”
The Shy Guy is located alongside its stablemate Milenta inside Victoria Park Market in central Auckland. Photo / Alex Burton
A photo of the scene showed a glass pane was smashed in the break-in.
Gin-Nen told the Herald the door was pried open and the burglars walked in and took DJ equipment.
NZ Herald’s Viva reported the club was initially open only to an invite-only membership base when it opened last year. It is understood entry requirements have since been relaxed somewhat.
The bar holds a 4am licence and has hosted several high-profile events this year.
“The Shy Guy in Vic Park is a pretty exciting place to visit too, though it’s members-only so you’ll need a bit of pull to get in.”
Police are asking anyone with information that may assist investigators to contact them via the 105 line or online, quoting file number 231129/0631.
George Block is an Auckland-based reporter with a focus on police, the courts, prisons and defence. He joined the Herald in 2022 and has previously worked at Stuff in Auckland and the Otago Daily Times in Dunedin.
