Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole $15,000 worth of the energy drink V in Manukau last week.

V drink

The eight pallets of V cans were stolen from a Wiri address on the 15th.

Inspector Bruce O'Brien of Counties Manukau Police says he believes the thieves are looking to offload the large quantity of cans as quickly as possible.

"They could be attempting to sell them cheaply, or perhaps someone will be receiving a pallet of V for Christmas."