Group of thieves wielding weapons target Michael Hill jewellery store at Dress Smart Onehunga

A Michael Hill jewellery store at Dress Smart Onehunga has been targeted in a brazen smash-and-grab this afternoon.

A police spokesperson said they received reports of a robbery within a shopping complex on Arthur St about 2.25pm.

“It’s understood a group of people have entered the premises with weapons, which were not firearms, and broken several cabinets,” police said.

The alleged thieves can be heard smashing glass before a person tells shoppers to “please evacuate” in a video obtained by the Herald.

A group of four dressed in black and white clothing can be seen running through the mall carrying bags while other store employees nearby hurriedly slam their shutter doors closed.

Armed thieves run through Dress Smart Onehunga Mall after allegedly robbing the Michael Hill jewellery store.

Another video seen by the Herald shows shoppers running out of the mall followed by two alleged thieves, who get into a vehicle waiting outside the entrance.

Police said several officers were now in the area working to establish the full circumstances of the raid, including finding out what was taken, and locating those involved.

The Herald understands one of the alleged thieves was wielding a machete.

“Thankfully, no injuries were reported to those who were in and around the premises at the time, and police will be providing support to those impacted,” police said.