Police are seeking the identity of a man who robbed a currency exchange at Westfield Mall in Riccarton.

A police spokesman said the man entered the mall at around 2.15pm and walked to a currency exchange.

He was armed with a knife and threatened staff before fleeing with several thousand Australian and New Zealand dollars.

He left the mall through a carpark entrance moments later. 

“Police believe the man pictured may be able to assist with our enquiries.”

If you recognise the man pictured or have any information which could assist, please contact Police.

Additionally, Police are asking the public to look out for anyone in Christchurch in possession of large amounts of cash in New Zealand and Australian currency.

Anyone with information is asked to please call 105 or via https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update Report’ and quote file number ‘230329/3825’.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.