Invercargill Police investigating the aggravated robbery of Pomona Street Discounter Dairy last night are appealing for information.
At around 9:30pm two men entered the store armed with a claw hammer and a knife.
One man was wearing a blue hoody with white writing, grey track pants with two blue stripes on each side, black shoes and a black peaked cap.
The other was wearing a grey hoody, grey cap with a red peak, and possibly blue overalls.
Both men, wearing red bandanas over their faces, were described as fair skinned.
Tobacco and cigarettes were taken. The shopkeeper escaped and was unharmed.
Anybody with information that can assist the enquiry is urged to contact Constable Kieran Miskimmin on 03-211 0498, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre