On Monday the 14th April at about 1.30am the Silverdale branch of OPSM glasses was the target of a 'smash and grab' style burglary.
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The offenders used a large concrete paving stone to smash the shop front window before taking over 90 pairs of designer brand sunglasses with a value of over $25 000.
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The brands included Dolce and Gabbana, Oakley, Oronon, Coach, Prada, Rayban, Ralph and Vogue.
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The offenders fled the scene in a blue Subaru.
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It's the second time the store has been hit in recent months.
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In late March offenders smashed the front window and stole over $35 000 worth of designer sunglasses.
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The Remuera Road branch of OPSM was also targeted on the 12th April and similar designer brands were stolen.
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These sunglasses have 'LUXOTTICA' and a P moulded on the side and may still have tags or sale stickers attached. ?
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Anyone who is approached and offered designer sunglasses at unusually low prices is asked to report it to Police.
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The sunglasses normally retail for $129 - $530 a pair.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Nick Poland of the Whangaparaoa Police Station on 09 4246500 or email nicholas.poland@police.govt.nz
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Information can also be given anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Beth Bates/Waitemata Police?
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