Five people are in custody following a burglary at a shopping centre in Silverdale overnight.
At about 4.35am Police were notified of a burglary at Silverdale Mall where a stolen vehicle had been used to gain entry.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ North Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie, says a group of five people were seen leaving the area on foot prior to Police arrival.
¡°Officers have apprehended the group a short distance away and taken them into custody without incident.
¡°Thankfully nobody was injured during this incident, but a lot of damage was done.¡±
Senior Sergeant Fowlie says Police would also like to thank the two members of the public who were in the area at the time and assisted Police.
¡°We are committed to holding those responsible for property crime to account, but we need the public¡¯s help.
¡°We remind the community to be vigilant and ask that if they see anything suspicious to contact us immediately.¡±
If you see any suspicious behaviour and its happening now contact Police on 111, alternatively you can contact Police online or by calling 105.
Five people, aged 12-16, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.
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