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Porirua Police investigating aggravated robbery of a Cannons Creek takeaway shop on Sunday night

Tuesday 4 October 2011, 9:11AM

By New Zealand Police

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PORIRUA

Porirua Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the Venus Chinese Takeaway Shop in Cannons Creek, which occurred on Sunday night (2 October 2011).

Detective Sarah Waugh of the Porirua CIB says just before 9pm, three offenders with their faces concealed, entered the Venus Chinese Takeaway shop on Astrolabe Street, armed with knives.

"The three offenders threatened the shop owner with the knives and stole a small amount of cash, leaving the owners shaken but unhurt."

Detective Waugh says the trio was wearing dark-coloured clothing and balaclavas, covering their faces.

"We are urging anyone who was in the vicinity of Astrolabe Street on Sunday night, between 8:30pm and 9:30pm who may have seen anyone or anything suspicious to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with any information should contact the Porirua Police on (04) 238 1400 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.