Attribute to Detective Sergeant Stephen Wescott
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Sunday 24 December at a shop on Mungavin Avenue, Porirua.
At around 2pm a man entered the store and punched the manager behind the counter causing him to fall to the ground, and has then stolen an amount of cash.
The victim suffered moderate injuries to his face, and Police are providing support to the man.
Police have made a number of inquiries including a scene examination and are now appealing for the information from the public.
The man, as pictured, was wearing a red t-shirt and black jeans with a red bandana tucked in to the waistline.
The man has a number of tattoos on his arms and curly hair.
If anyone was in the area yesterday afternoon and has not yet spoken to police, or if you know who this man is, please call (04) 381 2000 using the reference 171225/0523.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
