Canterbury Police are investigating an incident where a bus driver was robbed at Broadhaven Park in Parklands on Saturday (9 January 2015) evening at around 7.15pm.
Constable Justin Robbins says a bus driver was approached outside the toilet block by two men Police understand were armed with a knife. “They fled the scene in a white vehicle travelling east along Ascot Drive with a number of coins from the driver’s cash box and the driver’s wallet and personal cell phone.”
The two men are described as European in their late teens/early 20’s and of slim build. One with short brown hair wearing a blue chequered shirt and blue jeans, the other with short black hair wearing a black Adidas top and black tracksuit pants.
Police urge anyone who was in the area and saw anything or can provide any information to assist the investigation to contact the Metro Crime Team by calling Christchurch Central Police Station on 03 363 7400.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District