Gun pointed at man before assault, theft

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Source: Radio New Zealand

The pair demanded his keys and took his car – a Volkswagon with distinctive mags. Supplied / Police

A man has been left shaken after having a gun pointed at him, assaulted and his car stolen.

Detective Sergeant Pieter Serfontein said the aggravated robbery happened just past midnight – in the early hours of Boxing Day morning in the Whangārei suburb of Raumanga.

He said the man was confronted by two people who had a gun.

The car – with a license plate RBZ53 – is a dark coloured hatchback. Supplied / Police

“The victim received minor injuries and was understandably shaken by the incident.”

The pair demanded his keys and took his car – a Volkswagon with distinctive mags.

Serfontein said anyone who saw anything on the night or has seen the car since should contact police.

The car – with a license plate RBZ53 – is a dark coloured hatchback.

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