Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Brad Grainger:
Police are seeking information on three armed men who robbed a liquor store in Richmond, Christchurch yesterday.
The men entered the North Avon Rd Bottle O around 10pm armed with a gun and a metal rod and threatened staff.
They wore a grey hoodie, a white hoodie, a green hoodie and masks.
They took off with cigarettes, alcohol and approximately $1500 in cash in a white Mazda Familia.
Police are ensuring the Bottle O staff members are supported.
We are appealing for help from the public in identifying those responsible.
Anybody with information who can assist the investigation is urged to contact Canterbury Police on 03 363 7400 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.