Police seek information on aggravated robbery
"Police seek information on aggravated robbery"
Christchurch Police have released CCTV images and video
from the aggravated
robbery of a Hornby bar last night.
Police were called to the Snafu
Bar around 9.45 last night [Sunday 1
September] after
reports that two masked men had broken a window with a
tomahawk to gain entry to the premises, and confronted a
female staff member.
Detective Rob Kennedy says one of
the men was believed to be carrying a
pistol, but it is
not yet known whether this was real or imitation. A
tomahawk has been recovered from the scene, which is a
distinctive 'American
Hickory' brand.
Detective
Kennedy says the intruders forced the staff member to hand
over a
sum of cash from the bar takings, raided several
pokie machines and then
forced the staff member into a
walk-in chiller before leaving the premises.
The staff
member was not locked in to the chiller and was not injured,
and
was able to raise the alarm. She returned to work
today.
The offenders were reported to have left the area
through Denton Park, and
some items of property and
clothing have been located nearby.
Detective Kennedy says
both men were reported to be wearing hoodies and
gloves,
and one was carrying a backpack.
Investigators are
appealing for anyone with information that can help
identify the offenders, or who saw any suspicious
activity in the area, to
contact Police on (03)
363-7400.
Alternatively, to provide information
anonymously contact Crimestoppers on
0800 555 111.
ENDS
You can view full details online at:
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-seek-information-aggravated-robbery