“The staff did the right thing when faced with an armed intruder and handed over an amount of cash while the offender took tobacco products,” he said.
“Thankfully, the staff were not harmed, but were shaken by what had occurred, and they are being offered support.”
Police are now asking the man pictured, or anyone who recognises him, to contact police via 105 or online at 105.govt.nz, referencing the file number 240420/8258. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.