Aggravated robbery in Point Chevalier
Aggravated robbery in Point Chevalier
Police are appealing for information after an aggravated robbery at a bar on Great North Road, Point Chevalier yesterday morning.
At about 10.55am on Wednesday, two men
armed with a sawn off side-by-side double barrel shotgun
entered the premises and threatened staff before stealing
cash.
They were last seen leaving in a silver Subaru
Legacy, travelling westbound on Great North Road.
The bar staff were left shaken but not injured.
Both offenders were described as Maori or Polynesian,
20-30 years old, about 5’7’’ tall and of solid build.
The clothing they were wearing was captured on CCTV footage.
Of note is that the offender holding the firearm was wearing a black ‘New Era’ cap with a white or grey peak, and a grey sweatshirt with a large triangle on the back.
The other offender wore a distinctive
black hoodie with ‘The Game’ logo on the front.
This
offender was carrying a ‘Pams’ branded chilly bag.
A short time later, a stolen 2001 silver Subaru Legacy
Saloon matching the description of the car used in the
robbery was located on Kiwi Street, Point Chevalier, where
it had been set on fire.
The vehicle was stolen
from Parnell six weeks ago.
The registration number of
this vehicle is FTR618.
If anyone has seen this vehicle in the past six weeks we would like them to contact Police.
“Forensic examinations are ongoing” says Detective
Inspector Aaron Pascoe.
“We are still keen to hear from
anyone who may have witnessed what happened, who saw the car
being abandoned in Kiwi Street, or who has any information
about those responsible.”
Information can be passed
on at your local Police station, by calling Detective
Sergeant McKenzie at Auckland Police on (09) 302 6970, or
anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
ENDS