Out of control youths have again caused stress and havoc in Christchurch overnight.

A police spokesperson told Chris Lynch Media at 4.45am, a stolen Mazda Demio was used to gain entry to the Wilsons Road supermarket in St Martins

Several offenders are believed to have been involved, and left in a stolen Nissan Bluebird.

It’s understood the offenders stole non alcoholic beer and were as young as 12 years of age.

Chris Lynch Media has been told staff weee working inside the New World when the attack happened.

About an hour later, the same vehicle was used in the burglary of an Ensign Street fish and chip shop in Halswell.

A police spokesperson said scene examinations will be carried out and enquiries are under way to locate the offenders and determine what was taken.

“Police want to reassure the community that this type of offending will not be tolerated.”

At 8AM the New World supermarket was open while two glassiers worked on large panel windows.

Anyone with information that can assist police is asked to contact on 105.

Meanwhile, youths who smashed into Hornby Hub early Friday morning have not been arrested for their crimes.

Police Minister Ginny Anderson has declined repeated requests for comment on the city’s crime.