Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police are investigating after an aggravated robbery at a dairy in Hutt Central last night where a female shopkeeper was assaulted.
At least four masked offenders entered the dairy on Knights Road at 6.41pm last night, assaulting the victim before taking off in a stolen vehicle with cigarettes, cash and other items.
Detective Senior Sergeant Rachael Boyd says the victim received minor injuries, but is understandably extremely upset by what has occurred and Police are very concerned by the level of violence shown by those involved.
The offenders have dumped the stolen vehicle at the corner of Totara Crescent and Rangiora Street in Woburn before getting into another stolen vehicle which was then dumped on Parliament Street.
The offenders have then fled on foot. Police attended the scene and used a dog unit in attempt to track the offenders but without success.
Enquiries to identify those involved are well-underway and we are in the process of reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the mentioned areas or anyone who thinks they have information or CCTV which may be of assistance to our enquiries to please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 241117/8174.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
