Source: Radio New Zealand
The Centre City Shopping Centre in New Plymouth. Robin Martin / RNZ
Two men have been arrested and charged following multiple burglaries at an inner-city mall in New Plymouth overnight.
Police were called to the Centre City Shopping Centre on Gill Street at around 1.30am.
One man was taken into custody after running from police inside the mall.
A second man was located nearby and arrested shortly after.
Police found multiple stores within the mall showing signs of forced entry.
A 20-year-old man was due to appear in New Plymouth District Court on Monday, charged with committing burglary with a weapon and assaulting police.
A 19-year-old man was also due to appear, charged with committing burglary with a weapon.
The Centre City Shopping Centre in New Plymouth. Robin Martin / RNZ
The mall was expected to remain closed on Monday.
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