The owner of a Hornby liquor store has been left furious after young offenders smashed their way into his business in the early hours of this morning.

At 4.15AM, offenders forced entry into the Black Bull Liquor store at Hornby Hub causing thousands of dollars in damage and stealing multiple items.

The owner said he watched the crime unfold on security cameras as the group smashed their way through the store with a hammer, grabbing anything they could carry, including the till. He said he believed a well known young female offender was involved and called on the Government to impose tougher consequences.

This keeps happening and nothing changes he said. The store has been targeted before, with a similar incident reported just over a year ago.

Police are investigating and are asking anyone with information to come forward. Anyone who can assist is asked to contact police online or call 105 using the reference number 260403/0166. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on O eight hundred 555 111.