Five teenagers have been arrested after an alleged burglary at a supermarket in south Auckland in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Police said they responded to reports of a burglary at a supermarket on Periko Way in Takanini at 1:30am.
The group allegedly broke into the supermarket and took a number of goods before leaving the scene in a waiting vehicle, police said.
"With the assistance of Eagle, police observed the vehicle as it travelled on State Highway 20 in what police believe was a reckless and dangerous manner," police said.
"The vehicle was eventually spiked and came to a stop on Grande Vue Road, Manurewa, where the group were subsequently apprehended without further incident."
Police said five males, aged between 14 and 18, are due to appear in the Manukau Youth Court on Tuesday.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander Inspector Joe Hunter said this is a disappointing incident that put the community at risk.
"Police will continue to hold individuals choosing these actions to account and we are fortunate this didn't end differently," Hunter said.
"We hope these swift arrests bring reassurance to the public that Police are committed to keeping our communities safe."
