Aucklanders campaigning for the restoration of St James Theatre are incensed after the heritage site was looted.
The inside of St James Theatre in Auckland. Photo: Kethaki Masilamani
The foyer of the historic theatre was vandalised and some items stolen.
Police believe a group of youth forced their way into the building on Monday night.
Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson
The walls of the theatre foyer have been graffitied and items taken, including a 94-year-old bronze statue from the mezzanine floor.
The St James Theatre has remained largely abandoned since it lost funding for restoration in 2015.
