Police investigating an aggravated robbery in Panmure are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured in these CCTV images.

Just before 1.30am on Tuesday 12 August, this masked offender entered an eatery on Jellicoe Road armed with a hammer.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves, Auckland City CIB, says the offender threatened a worker behind the counter with the hammer before taking the till.

“The offender has then fled in a stolen vehicle.

“We would like to identify this individual, and I’m asking anyone who knows who they are to get in touch.”

The offender is wearing a grey vest with a black hoody underneath, with the ‘Hoodrich’ brand in white on the hood.

“Someone knows who this is and we are urging them to speak to us,” Detective Senior Sergeant Greaves says.

Anyone who recognises this man or who has information about this incident is asked to contact Police.

You can update us online now at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or call 105 and quote file number 250812/9113.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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