Henderson CIB are investigating an incident this afternoon in which a firearm was used and a shot fired at a New Lynn dairy owner.
Detective Steve Norris says that about 2.20pm today Saturday 26 July 2008, a sole male offender has entered a dairy shop in Rua Road, New Lynn. He has presented a long barrelled firearm at the owner, a 46 year old Asian female.
"The offender has then shot the dairy owner at close range while she was in the process of activating a hidden alarm."
"After firing at the victim from a distance of less than 1.5 metres the offender has run from the dairy. He has left the scene in a waiting vehicle driven by a second person. The gender of driver is not known."
"The weapon used by the offender is a long barrelled firearm and is similar in appearance to an air rifle or a .22 rifle. It has a regular stock wooden frame."
"Police have released the following description of the offender, and the vehicle involved," he said.
The vehicle is described as
Ford / Mazda hatchback - possibly 1980's model
Described as being Light blue in colour
The offender is described as
Male Polynesian
Age - late teens or early 20's
Solid build - about 6 feet tall
Clothing - wearing blue and white plaid long sleeve shirt
Has an Afro style haircut
"This attempted robbery was cold and callous. The gun was fired at close range and without warning. Such an act by this offender is of real concern."
"The outcome could have been much different from what has taken place."
"This offender must be caught quickly to prevent him from carrying out any further crimes."
"The female victim received wounds to her upper left arm. She has being transported to hospital where she is receiving medical attention. The victims injuries are not considered to be life threatening. She is being comforted by family."
"Police are seeking information from any member of the public who may have seen a light blue coloured vehicle leaving the nearby area on Titirangi Road Or West Coast Road, New Lynn at about 3.00pm," Detective Steve Norris said.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Steve Norris of the Henderson CIB on 09 839 0600
ENDS;
Kevin [Kev] Loughlin
District Communications Manager / Media Advisor
Waitemata Police District
Phone 09 488 9758 - Extn 96308 / Mobile 027 281 0271
Email - kevin.loughlin@police.govt.nz