At least $5K of electronics taken in Oamaru smash and grab

The Oamaru Spark Store was hit by a smash and grab burglary overnight. Photo: Nic Duff
The Oamaru Spark Store was hit by a smash and grab burglary overnight. Photo: Nic Duff
A smash and grab burglary in Oamaru overnight has left an electronics storefront shattered.

Police were alerted to break in at the Spark Store in Oamaru on Thames St at about 3.15am this morning.

Sergeant Stu Dowling, of Oamaru, said three perpetrators smashed the glass store front before entering and taking electronic devices estimated to be worth more than $5000.

The vehicle they used was also reported stolen from Gore yesterday, he said.

Broken glass was littered all over the footpath outside the store as police attended the scene this morning.

Inquiries were ongoing after reviewing CCTV and speaking with nearby witnesses, Sgt Dowling said.