Auckland City Police are investigating the circumstances of a man’s death in Mt Wellington this morning.

At around 1.30am, Police were called to a hardware retail store on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway after an alarm had been activated.

“Police units arrived on scene and established cordons around the store,” Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill says.

“Eagle had also deployed and located a man lying in the grounds of nearby Sir Woolf Fisher Park.

“It appeared the man was not responsive, and units were directed to his location commencing first aid on him.”

First aid was unsuccessful, and the man was confirmed as deceased.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to link the man's involvement in the burglary, which occurred about 20 minutes earlier,” Detective Senior Sergeant Darvill says.

“We are treating the man’s death as unexplained at this very early stage, and expect a post mortem examination to be carried out today.

“This will determine next steps in our investigation.”

A scene examination is also being completed at the reserve, which backs off Barrack Road.

Police are also continuing to make enquiries into the initial burglary offending at the store.

Detective Senior Sergeant Darvill says one offender remains outstanding from the burglary.

As part of enquiries, Police would like to hear from anyone in the area who observed suspicious activity or that has additional information.

You can update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250806/9585.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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