Police investigating armed robbery of Cash In Transit van

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Cash in Transit van on Link Drive, Wairau Valley this afternoon. 
 
The robbery took place at 1.15pm in the carpark at 3 Link Drive, near the Placemakers store. 
 
Police believe two male offenders were involved.   
 
Witnesses have reported that one man remained in a silver Audi station wagon, while the second man presented a firearm at the van staff.  The Audi was seen heading towards Target Road.  
 
The van staff were uninjured but shaken by the incident. 
 
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the robbery who we have not yet spoken to. 
 
We’d also like to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage from the carpark, or from surrounding roads, between 12pm and 1.30pm. 
 
If you can help, please call 09 839 0697.
 
ENDS 
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.