Tuesday, 6 April 2004 - 3:01pm |
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Man charged with two armed robberies

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Orewa detectives have arrested a man and charged him in relation to two armed robberies at the Kumeu Club on State Highway 16, in January 2003 and January 2004.

The 46 year old Massey man is charged with two counts of armed robbery, possession of a sawn of shotgun and possession of ammunition.

He appeared today in the Waitakere District Court.

The arrest follows the investigation into two armed robberies at the Kumeu Club in January 2003 and January 2004. It is alleged that on both occasions the offender forced a worker at gunpoint to open the safe with large amounts of cash taken. Further charges may follow.

Issued by Jayson Rhodes
Communications Manager
North Shore/Waitakere/Rodney Police
4889 758 / 027 281 0271