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Police are speaking with five youths following the ram raid of a Takanini liquor store overnight, which the owner describes as “incredibly frustrating, completely horrible and easily avoidable”.

A police spokesperson confirmed they are speaking with five youths, aged between 13 and 16, following a ram raid-style burglary at a commercial premises on Great South Rd, Takanini and four stolen vehicles overnight.

“At 12.48am a stolen vehicle was used to gain entry into a liquor store. Offenders entered the store and stole alcohol before leaving in another stolen vehicle,” police said.

Offenders used a stolen vehicle to gain entry into a liquor store before entering, sealing alcohol and leaving in another stolen vehicle. Photo / Supplied

Owner of the Thoroughbred Liquor Centre, Frank, says while this is only the first time his Takanini store has been targeted in overnight crime, it could have been prevented.

��“We have previously tried to get bollards installed by the police, but our store did not qualify as we hadn’t had a break-in in the last 12 months.”

The store will now be out of business for at least a week to clean up the damage and install more security equipment.

“As a small business, we do as much as we can but we can’t prevent them from breaking in 24 hours a day.

The liquor store will be out of business for a least a week, the owner says. Photo / Supplied

“I’m not scared but I’m so angry. I work 16 hours a day over two jobs and this is the last thing I want to have to deal with. People need to be held accountable for their actions,” Frank said.

Police said inquiries remain ongoing.

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