Police patrols in Takanini thwarted the getaway of two offenders who had allegedly just carried out a burglary.
Early this morning, at around 1.45am, a unit was deployed on Great South Road.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter says the officers noticed a fog cannon had activated in a block of shops.
¡°Upon further inspection the fog cannon had activated at a vape store and its alarm was sounding.
¡°Our staff located two young males walking away from the area and they were stopped.¡±
The pair had allegedly managed to force their way into the store.
¡°While they had managed to get into the store, the activation of the fog cannon has forced them to leave the store,¡± Inspector Hunter says.
¡°We have since recovered items that were taken from the store, including cash.¡±
The pair, aged 16 and 17, have since been referred to Youth Aid.
Meanwhile, Police also arrested a 23-year-old man following a burglary at a Papakura charity shop earlier in the night.
¡°Our staff responded to a report at around 10.30pm from the public who had seen suspicious activity occurring at the store.¡±
Police arrived on scene on O¡¯Shannessey Street and took the man into custody.
Police continue to take offending against businesses seriously and are holding offenders accountable, Inspector Hunter says.
¡°Alongside our regular deployments, we are continuing to conduct high visibility patrols across Counties Manukau South around shopping malls and shopping strips.¡±
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Jarred Williamson/51½ÖÉä