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Aggravated Robbery #1

On 27 August at around 8pm a male entered the Union Liquor store on Union Road in Howick.

He threatened the owner with a small axe demanding money. He left with approximately $1000.00

The offender is described as:

• Male Caucasian
• Early 20s
• 180cm / 5’11”
• Medium Build

Wearing:

• Black jacket with two white stripes down each sleeve
• Possibly black gloves
• Balaclava

The axe is described as 30 – 40cm long with a rusty head and an orange or red wooden handle.

Aggravated Robbery #2

At approximately 7.45pm on Sunday 2 October 2011, a male offender entered the Farm Cove Liquor Centre located on Fisher Parade armed with a small axe.

As the offender walked into the store he was swinging the axe smashing wine bottles as he did so. The offender proceeded to the service counter to the right rear of the liquor centre where the Complainant was located. There were no other persons within the liquor centre.

The offender armed with the axe then smashed the computer screen that monitors the till and the top of the counter yelling "give me your money, give me all your money".

The offender proceeded to place small miniature alcohol bottles (spirits) into a bag he brought with him. He has also obtained $200 in cash (unknown denomination) from the till, handed to him by the complainant.

The offender decamped from the scene in a leisurely manner by exiting to the left of the store to the awaiting car park.

The offender is described as:

• Male
• Approx 25 – 30 years
• 167 – 183cm / 5’6” – 6’0”
• Round face
• Bald or shaved head

Wearing:

• Pantyhose on head
• Hoodie
• Sneakers