Arrest in relation to Counties Manukau Armed Robberies
Yesterday Police executed search warrants at ten addresses in Counties Manukau in relation to seven aggravated robberies
committed in June and July 2011 in Otahuhu, Otara and East Tamaki.
A 16 year-old male will be appearing in the Manukau Youth Court today facing charges in relation to five of the
robberies.
Several items of interest were also found during yesterday's search warrants and enquiries are continuing in regard to
the identity and whereabouts of several other offenders involved in the robberies.
Details of the robberies:
• 14 June at the TAB in Otahuhu • 22 June at Kiwi Bank, Dawson Road, Otara • 23 June at Kiwi Bank, Great
South Road, Otahuhu • 27 June at Gracie's Place on Queen Street, Otahuhu • 2 July at the TAB on Ormiston Road,
East Tamaki • 7 July at the Wanderers Bar in East Tamaki • 14 July at the Junction Bar, Springs Road, East
Tamaki
The search warrants executed yesterday followed weeks of work on the investigation by the Counties Manukau Major Crime
team. The robberies attracted significant media interest and Police are appreciative of the response from the public
generated as a result of this.
Police have not located the distinctive Lee Enfield Bolt-action .303 calibre rifle that was used in five of the
robberies.
If you have any information that could help Police locate this firearm, or any other information relating to these
robberies please contact Detective Michael Bushell on 09 262 9112 or Detective Sergeant John Love on 09 262 9173.
Alternatively you can call Crime-stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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