A jewellery shop in Merivale has been targeted in broad daylight smash and grab.
Petersens Jewellers, on Papanui Road, was hit just before midday on Monday.
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A police spokesperson said the attack involved three offenders brandishing hammers who entered the store during opening hours and stole a number of items.
“Police are in the early stages of an investigation into the incident, including conducting a scene examination.”
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Police have released images of the offenders and need help to identify them, including a “close up” of one of the offenders.
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The public can contact police via our 105 phone service or online at www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update My Report’, referencing file number 221003/5487
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org
It’s the second attack on a Merivale shop in a week.
On Friday a camera store was targeted in a ram-raid.
