Police have released shocking CCTV footage of a ram raid where a stolen car was used to smash a glass door of a North Dunedin liquor store, causing $15,000 worth of damage.
Dunedin police were investigating the Super Liquor store in Cumberland St about 4am on Wednesday last week.
The offender or offenders gained entry to the store by driving a stolen car into a set of double doors, causing around $15,000 worth of damage, police said on social media this morning.,
Once inside they took packets of cigarettes, before leaving in the stolen car.
The car, which had been taken from outside a nearby student flat, was later found burned out at a quarry above Port Chalmers.
Police would like to hear from anyone who has information which could help us identify those responsible for the burglary, particularly anyone who has been offered cigarettes for sale since March 21
Anyone who could help was asked to call Dunedin Police on 03 471 4800. Information could also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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As a non smoker when will the Government wake up and understand that putting the prices of Cigarettes is just creating a black market for them and making those who can't really afford them suffer. My partner is a smoker and is now spending equal too or more than our weekly house hold shopping bill just on Cigarettes, My Partner just doesn't get it, where is the support, they know they need to stop but can't.
Where does the tax come from when nobody smokes? Fuel, Sugar, Water, Oxygen?
Get real. Stop smoking and stop blaming.
That guy kow exactly where the ciggs were kept. No hesitation - around the drinks and under the counter. Previous customer?