At about 6.05 pm on Sunday 5 June 2016 the Merivale TAB at 7 St Albans Street, Merivale was the target of an aggravated robbery.
There were two customers and a staff member on site.
Two offenders entered the premises through the rear door from the carpark. The offenders leapt the counter and demanded cash. One offender presented a pistol at a staff member.
Due to the security measures in place they were unable to access cash other than a small amount from the till and then left.
The offenders had their faces covered during the robbery.
The male carrying the pistol was described as:
- Male likely to be Maori or Polynesian
- Approximately 180cm
- Solid build but athletic and probably aged in his 20s
- He wore a light grey coloured sweatshirt with blue coloured sleeves
- One eye that was seen was described as a greyish-green colour
- Carried a black pistol length firearm
The second male is described as:
- Male likely to be Maori or Polynesian
- Aged in his 20s
- Solid build
- Approximately 170cm
- Wearing a black hoodie with a white coloured motif and light coloured pants.
Anyone with any information about the robbery is asked to either contact their local Police, or Detective Sergeant Chris Power on 03 363 4888 or if they wish to remain anonymous call Crime-Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
