Brazen thieves ram-raid Auckland jewellery store in Newmarket

Brazen thieves have stolen several items from an Auckland jewellery store before taking off on Sunday evening.

Newshub staff at the scene said it appeared a vehicle had smashed through Newmarket Westfield in a ram-raid.

Police tape could be seen cordoning off the area as officers investigate.

Police at the scene in Newmarket. Photo credit: Newshub

A police spokesperson said police were at the scene of the robbery on Broadway in Newmarket.

Police were called to reports a person had entered a store and stolen several items before leaving in a vehicle with several other occupants about 7:30pm on Sunday, the spokesperson said.

"Enquiries are ongoing to locate those involved and establish what was taken." 

Police are carrying out a scene examination.

Contact Newshub with your story tips:
news@newshub.co.nz