Police are investigating an aggravated robbery which took place at a bank in Jackson Street, Petone at around 12pm today.
The male offender is described as being of Maori or Pacific descent, with a stocky build.
He was wearing a light coloured top, dark pants and a black beanie. He had a bag slung over his shoulder.
The man departed the bank and walked east on Jackson Street.
Police are appealing for any sightings of a man fitting this description in the Jackson Street vicinity since 12pm today. Anyone with information should call Lower Hutt Police on 04 560 2600.
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Issued by Rachel Purdom, Public Affairs, PNHQ.