Auckland crime wave: Liquor store in Parnell burgled, thieves make off with booze

  • Updated
  • 02/08/2022

An Auckland liquor store is latest to be hit in the city's ram-raid spree, with thieves smashing the entrance and making off with alcohol.

Police said in a statement Liquorland on Parnell Road was burgled just before 4am.

"A quantity of alcohol has been stolen in the burglary, with two vehicles fleeing the scene," police said.

"One of those vehicles has since been located in the Wiri area with some of the stolen property recovered."

Vision from the scene shows the large doors to the store mangled with shattered glass and broken bottles strewn across the entrance.

Police said enquiries into the burglary are ongoing.

"Anyone with information can contact our 105 phone service or go to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report. Please reference file number 220802/5772.

"Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."