Armed robbery in Christchurch

New Zealand Police Alert 1:00pm 24 Mar 2009 Canterbury

Location of incident: Christchurch

Incident type: Armed robbery

MEDIA RELEASE
On Monday 23 March 2009 at 7.50pm three offenders, 1 male and two female entered the Bishopdale Discounter in Leacroft Street Bishopdale.
The male was armed with a long barrelled rifle possibly a pump action shot gun which he pointed at the lone proprietor.
They demanded money and cigarettes and when they were not immediately handed over one of the females took a container of chocolate eggs from the counter and the three fled onto Leacroft Street and are believed to have left in a waiting vehicle.
Police are concerned by the actions of these offenders as it could easily have resulted in serious injury or death to the proprietor.
Anyone who can provide information about this offence is asked to contact Detective Richard Quested at the Papanui Police Station on 3741 700.
R D QUESTED
Detective
24 March 2009