Man sought for hold up of dairy

A male held up the Briggs Road Superette about 1.45pm today.

The male maori, about 20 years old, confronted the sole female shop assistant demanding cash. He was given a small sum of money and some tobacco.

He then left down Briggs Road towards Marshland Road.

He is described as wearing a khaki or camouflage hoody.

Any one with any information or sightings is asked to contact Detective Paul Johannsen at Papanui Police during day time hours, phone 3741740.