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Witnesses sought, robbery, Ngongotaha

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Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed an alleged robbery at the Kalah Bar at the Ngongotaha Tavern on Hall Road in Rotorua yesterday morning.

At around 11.10am, a man with a knife allegedly entered the bar and demanded money from the manager.

The man put the money in a red shopping bag and left on foot, jumping the fence at the back of the tavern.

The bar manager was shaken but uninjured.

The offender was reportedly wearing a camouflage hunting jersey, blue and orange reflective work trousers, a grey hood and a black mask.

Police would like to hear from anyone who has information that could assist.

If you can help, please contact 105 and quote event number 220902/0893. 

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org

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Issued by Police Media Centre