Three people, including two youths, have been arrested and charged following a series of burglaries in the Northland region. 

The arrests come after two commercial premises in Ruakākā and One Tree Point were targeted in recent weeks, with cash and a significant amount of alcohol among the items taken. 

Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Investigations Manager, says the offenders allegedly used stolen vehicles during both offences.

“Around 4.30am on 2 August, a vehicle was used to gain entry to a Rauiri Drive store.