Police are investigating after the Te Awamutu police station was burgled overnight on Tuesday.
Several police uniform items were taken, including a police tunic and shirts, a police baton, handcuffs, pepper spray and stab-resistant body armour.
A police officer's personal car was also damaged the following night.
Police are warning the public these items could potentially be used to impersonate a police officer.
Police remind anyone who is approached by an officer to establish their identity if in doubt.
Similarly, anyone acting suspiciously or who does not appear to be genuine should be reported to Police.
Police also remind those responsible that it is a crime to impersonate a police officer and this offence carries a maximum penalty under the Police Act of 12 months in prison and a fine of $15,000.
Area Commander Inspector Naila Hassan says local police have noticed a spike in dishonesty crime over the past three days in Te Awamutu and are responding to this.
However, they are also asking the public to be aware of suspicious activity in and around the neighbourhood.
"If it looks or sounds suspicious it will be so please don't hesitate to call 111," she says.
"We would rather hear from you than miss an opportunity to apprehend these offenders."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Bill Crowe at Te Awamutu Police Station, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.
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