Between 15 and 20 ram raids are said to be happening each week across the country. That's according to the Dairy and Business Owners Group - which is demanding more action.
Last night saw at least three more stores targeted in Auckland - in Titirangi and Mairangi Bay.
Three cars drove into Ormiston Town Centre the night before, and a group of men used a weapon to smash inside WestCity Mall.
The apparent surge in violent shop crime has seen retailers resorting to private security and self-defence lessons.
They fear authorities won't crack down until someone is killed. Katie Todd has the story.
