Police investigating the robbery of a jewellery store at the Bayfair shopping complex are appealing for any footage taken on the day.
They parked on the ground floor of the main parking building and entered the shopping centre armed with weapons, making their way to the Michael Hill jewellery store.
Acting Detective Sergeant Lesa Eastergaard says they entered the store and threatened staff and customers, before smashing cabinets and stealing a large amount of jewellery.
"Several members of the public who witnessed what was taking place approached the store in the hope they could help prevent the robbery.
"They were threatened by the offenders and had to take evasive action to avoid injury.
"After leaving the store, the offenders ran back to the parking building and left in the stolen vehicle they had arrived in.
"This was a busy time of day at the shopping complex and we know that many people may have video recordings showing the robbery and / or the offenders.
"If you have a recording - or any other information - which has not yet been shared with Police, please get in touch via 105 and quote file number 240127/1871."
Videos and photos can be uploaded here: https://pippen.nc3.govt.nz (link is external)
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
1 comment
tbh
Posted on 02-02-2024 15:59 | By hexsayer
If I knew names i'd say names but the best I can do is saying, Mount/Arataki and Tauranga community police would know them already. Probably have already driven past them on Wharf Street jiving with the boys. A few years ago it was Farm Street, youths, one middle-aged white guy and a rock throwing incident that an aunty from the public had to help out a couple of 'security' personnel.
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