A trip to court beckons for two alleged burglars who targeted a west Auckland property while the homeowners were overseas.

Between 11 June and 18 June, two offenders allegedly entered a Te Atatū home and stole a significant amount of property.

Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone, Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, says a vigilant neighbour raised the alarm after noticing the front door wide open and a vehicle missing from the driveway. 

“The owners were notified and it was discovered the home had been ransacked.