Hamilton Police investigate aggravated dairy robbery
Hamilton Police investigate aggravated dairy robbery
Hamilton Police are investigating the aggravated
robbery of Emm Jay Dairy, on the corner of Brookfield and
Grey Streets, this morning.
The robbery took place
at around 8.30am, when two masked males entered the dairy
armed with an axe and a machete.
They approached
the lone shopkeeper, striking him on the head and hands with
the machete.
They then stole cigarettes and cash from the store before leaving, heading south in a stolen silver Mazda Familia, registration FEP218.
As a
result of the attack, the victim suffered significant wounds
to his head and hands and was transported to Waikato
Hospital for medical assistance.
It has since been
confirmed that he has a fractured skull.
Police
would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of the
dairy at the time of the robbery who may have seen the car
described above, or witnessed the offenders entering or
leaving the store.
If you have any information
which could assist with our investigation, or if you are
able to help us identify the people in the attached
pictures, please call Detective Sergeant Scott Neilson on 07
858 6200.
Information can also be provided anonymously
via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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