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Whangarei CIB investigating robbery of liquor store

Published: Thu 22 Sep 2016 04:45 PM
"Whangarei CIB investigating the aggravated robbery of liquor store "
Whangarei CIB are investigating the aggravated robbery of a Whangarei liquor shop last night.
At 8.42pm, three heavily disguised men entered the Whangarei Liquor Centre on Maunu Road.
They threatened the staff members with two pistols and a knife and demanded cash and cigarettes.
They took these items and the men then fled on foot.
The staff were shaken but were uninjured.
Police are following lines of enquiry but would like to speak to anyone who can assist with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Whangarei CIB on 09 430 4598.
Anonymous information can also be given to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
ENDS
Beth Bates/NZ Police

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