Police investigating aggravated robbery of Christchurch petrol station

Christchurch Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of a petrol station in Hills Road, Edgeware tonight.
 
Three people entered the service station at around 7.30pm and threatened staff. They took cigarettes and cash and left the scene in a car, heading towards Stanmore Road.
 
Nobody was injured in the robbery.
 
Anyone who was in the Hills Road area around the time of the robbery and saw anything which could assist the investigation is asked to call Christchurch Central Police Station on 03 363 7400.
 
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
 
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Issued by Police Media Centre.