Four youths allegedly responsible for a burglary at a Mount Wellington dairy have been apprehended.

At about 2.50am, Police were called to the shop on Commissariat Road following a report of a vehicle being used to enter the premises.

Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says the same four people then allegedly broke into another store next door and took a number of items before leaving in a different vehicle.

“A short time later a Police unit spotted a vehicle travelling at high speed on Ireland Road.

“The vehicle then crashed into a fence in Panmure and three occupants have fled on foot.”

Inspector Dolheguy says it was lucky no one was injured.

“The driver was taken into custody and other Police Units were able to quickly locate the other three people, two hiding in a playground and a third nearby.

“Our community deserves to conduct their business without the threat of being a victim of crime and we will continue to respond and hold these offenders to account.

“However we cannot do this alone, if you witness any suspicious or unlawful activity, please contact Police with as much information as possible.”

You can contact us on 111, or for non-emergencies through 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Make a Report" or call 105.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

All four, aged 14 and 15, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.

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