Guard says shot at in burglary

File photo / Martin Sykes

A security guard has told police he was shot at after disturbing two men breaking into a shop in Onehunga this morning.

Senior Sergeant Matt Rogers said the security guard chased the two men for a short time but lost them at about 6.50am.

He said the men left in a red ute.

Mr Rogers said police are searching the area for signs that a firearm had been discharged.

- NZHERALD ONLINE