Avocado shortage in New Zealand is creating a crime wave.

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New Zealand is facing a severe Avocado shortage hence the citizens are taking desperate measures to acquire this coveted treat for breakfast. The fruit is now estimated to be sold at $3.30 per avocado showing a 37% increase over the previous year.

This is caused due to the low harvest of the fruit during the past two years soaring the fruit price to the skies hence encouraging orchard theft since two robbers were earlier caught fleeing with avocado worth $4,300 and brewing black markets to distribute the spoils.

Due to this crime wave, orchard owners have now taken matters in their own hands. An avocado tree in New Zealand, Auckland was surrounded with razor wires drawing concerns from the neighbors who feared that their children or cats could be hurt.

Avocado has been gaining a lot of popularity in the country due to its frequent use in the kitchen, avocado toast has become a hit among the youth and as well as other countries.