Monday, 12 November 2012 - 3:34pm |
Wellington

Vehicle sought, further arrests in connection with aggravated robbery

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Wellington Police have arrested two further people following an aggravated robbery of a central city commercial cleaning premises last weekend.

Officer in Charge of the Wellington CIB, Detective Inspector Paul Basham says, "Early on Saturday morning Wellington CIB executed a search warrant on an Evans Bay address".

"A 57-year-old female was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and kidnapping.

"This follows the arrest of a 26-year-old male on Friday who has been charged with aggravated robbery and kidnapping with further charges pending.

The 57-year-old will appear in Wellington District Court today.

Police are wanting to hear from anyone with sightings of a dark coloured BMW car, registration DSC590, in connection with the investigation.

The public are advised to not approach the vehicle and to contact Police.

Anyone with any information should phone Wellington Police on (04) 381 2000 or provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111.

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For media queries, please contact Nick Bohm, Wellington District Communications Manager on (04) 496 3464 or 027 559 2235.