A west Auckland petrol station owner and his wife successfully warded off a would-be burglary just before 7 o'clock last night
A west Auckland petrol station owner and his wife successfully warded off a would-be burglary just before 7 o'clock last night
26 April 2021
Zahid Chaudhry was at work at the g.a.s (gas) station in Swanson when three cars carrying 10-15 youths pulled up.
He says about eight got out and ran towards the shop.
Chaudhry's wife pushed a panic button and another button for a fog cannon.
The incident preceded an aggravated burglary in Albany, where a group of teenagers are alleged to have stolen a large amount of jewellery from Goldmark and Michael Hill.
Eight people aged from 15 to 19 have appeared in court over the mall incident, which happened about 2 this morning.
Police did not confirm whether the two incidents are believed to be linked.
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