A Thames shopping centre has been hit in a ram raid for the second time in less than three months, leaving locals angry and frustrated.
The stolen car used to try and smash into Goldfields mall at about three this morning was found abandonded outside.
The thieves managed to get into at least one store.
In July the mall was hit in a supersized ram raid where five cars careened through the security doors in a smash and grab targetting a vape store and cellphone kiosk.
Two of the stolen cars were later found in Huntly. No one's been held responsible for that crime yet.
Meanwhile today the government revealed more details of its plan to target intensive wrap around services to repeat youth offenders.
James O'Grady is the owner of of Boots 'N' All, the shop hit in this mornings ram raid at Goldfields Shopping Centre.
He speaks to Lisa Owen.
