At about 3.20pm on Tuesday 29th September a male entered a dairy on Coast road, Wainuiomata armed with a handgun.
He threatened the dairy staff with the handgun and left a short time later with some cigarettes.
No persons in the store were injured, but it is a very frightening experience for people fronting or witnessing such incidents. .
The offender is described as olive skinned, slim build, short/average height, wearing blue coloured hoodie, he was wearing a bandana over his face. He was carrying a black backpack.
Police are conducting enquiries to locate the offender, but would appreciate any calls from members of the public who saw the offender either before or after the incident.
Media can assess photographs of the offender by contacting the Wellington District Command Centre