Police say a group forced open a window at a property in Mount Eden late on Wednesday night before threatening the property's occupants, assaulting one of them and stealing some personal items. Photo: 123RF
A person has been hospitalised after an aggravated burglary in Auckland.
Police are investigating after a group forced open a window at a Dominion Road address in Mount Eden about 11.15pm on Wednesday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said the offenders threatened the occupants with a weapon, assaulting one of them and stealing some of their personal items, before fleeing on foot.
Friend did not say what the weapon was, but confirmed it was not a firearm.
One of the people at the property was seen to by ambulance staff and taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Friend said the investigation was in the very early stages.
Anyone with footage or information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via the 105 phone service, referencing file number 240314/4823.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers, on 0800 555 111.
