"Police investigating robbery in Palmerston
North"
Palmerston North Police are seeking the
public's help as they continue to investigate a robbery at a
city liquor store.
The robbery at the Liquorland on
College Street just before 7:30pm on Saturday May 27
involved four people.
One of the two shop attendants was
hit by the wooden weapon, a slasher-type implement,
pictured.
The attendant's injuries were not
serious.
It's believed an amount of cash and tobacco
products was taken.
The offenders have fled the scene in
a stolen vehicle, a red Subaru Impreza similar to the one
pictured.
Its registration is ERT266, and it was taken
from the Globe Theatre carpark earlier on Saturday.
Police
are keen to hear from anyone who recognises the weapon, or
the vehicle, or who has any further information on what
happened.
They are asked to contact Palmerston North
Police on (06) 351 3600, or alternatively information can be
passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously if necessary, on 0800
555
111.
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