Police ask for public help with aggravated robbery

VIDEO: Warning: Some people may find the video distressing to watch as four offenders rob superette and assault employee. Video/Photo: NZ Police..

Warning: Some people may find the video distressing to watch.

Police are asking for the public to assist with enquiries where a superette employee was assaulted during a robbery on Friday.

Hamilton Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that happened on Friday night at a superette on Hare Puke Drive, Flagstaff.

"We would like to hear from anyone who has information that could assist with enquiries," says Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders.

"Four offenders entered the store shortly before 9pm last night and assaulted an employee, who was knocked unconscious.

"The victim received medical treatment in hospital and has since been discharged."

The victim is being supported by Police.

The offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle before Police arrived.

The vehicle was recovered by Police in Enderley, Hamilton at about 3.30am.

Police have completed a scene examination of the superette and the vehicle and are working hard to identify and locate the offenders.

"We are also appealing to the public to come forward if they have any information about this incident which may assist Police with their enquiries," says Detective Senior Sergeant Andrew Saunders.

"We urge anyone who saw a silver Toyota Mark X in and around the Flagstaff and Enderley areas around 9pm last night [Friday April 6] to share this with Police."

Information can be provided by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 ‘Update Report' and referencing file number 230407/8461.

We understand that this is a distressing incident that will cause concern to the wider community.

Police want to reassure the public that this cowardly attack on a victim offering no resistance will not be tolerated.

"Police are committed to finding those responsible for the attack on an innocent man who was only trying to do his job, and holding them to account for their actions."

1 comment

Fine words.

Posted on 08-04-2023 14:38 | By morepork

I wonder how consoling they are to the victim? Would a uniformed and armed security guard prevent this? What WOULD deter these attacks on "soft" targets? Harsher penalties? The right to an armed response? Police NEED the engagement of the community to solve these crimes. It won't stop without 100% solution, and Police need community support to chieve that. Obviously, cameras are no longer a deterrent. Information is needed.


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