Police are now investigating an early morning ram raid in Te Puke.
Police were notified of a burglary at a commercial premises on Jellicoe Street at 2:48am.
"A vehicle was used to gain access to the premises," a Police spokesperson says.
"Alcohol was stolen before the offenders fled in two vehicles. One vehicle was located abandoned on Te Matai Road,"
Enquiries are ongoing.
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