Five people are being put before the Court after being taken into custody by Police in Takanini this morning.
Around 1.30am, Police responded to reports of a burglary at a supermarket on Periko Way.
The group allegedly broke into the premises and took a number of goods before leaving the scene in a waiting vehicle.
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.
The vehicle was eventually spiked and came to a stop on Grande Vue Road, Manurewa, where the group were subsequently apprehended without further incident.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter, says this is a disappointing incident which puts our community at risk.
¡°Police will continue to hold individuals choosing these actions to account and we are fortunate this didn¡¯t end differently.
¡°We hope these swift arrests bring reassurance to the public that Police are committed to keeping our communities safe.¡±
Five males, aged between 14 and 18, are due to appear in the Manukau Youth Court today.
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