Avondale CIB are appealing for information about a man who unsuccessfully attempted a robbery at the ASB bank in Avondale at 10.37 this morning.
The young man covered his face with a bandana or scarf before confronting a male customer at the bank with a knife but was chased from the bank by the customer and a security guard.
He was last seen running down Wingate St in Avondale. His ethnicity is unknown but he was wearing a green hooded jumper and blue jeans and was carrying a black bag and a large kitchen knife.
Anyone who has information about the man [pictured] should contact Detective Sergeant Jason McIntosh on 09 820 5781 - jason.mcintosh@police.govt.nz - or Detective Sergeant Nina Pedersen on 820 5748 - nina.pedersen@police.govt.nz
Anonymous information can go to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty
Auckland City Police Communications Manager
Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589
Website: www.police.govt.nz
