Attributable to Detective Constable Nadine Staples, Whanganui Police:
Police investigating an incident at a dairy in Whanganui are seeking help from the public.
A male entered the Pylon Dairy on Somme Parade around 11:45am today, in possession of a small weapon, and demanded money from the shopkeeper.
He has then left the store, without taking anything, and was followed by a member of the public in a white van.
The male was wearing a black cap, black face mask, black hoodie or orange t-shirt, knee-length light coloured shorts over black leggings, and distinctive striped sneakers.
Police are asking anyone who may have seen this male to please come forward.
We're also asking for the driver of the white van to come forward, as we are keen to know what they may have seen.
Anyone who can help is asked to get in touch with Police via 105 and quote file number 220327/8202.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre