Police appeal for information after aggravated robbery in Christchurch

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Apr 09, 2023 |

Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises in Strowan this morning would like to hear from anyone with information that can help catch the offender.

At 10.55am a man entered the store on Normans Road with a weapon and stole cash, cigarettes and tobacco.

No one was injured in the incident.

A police spokesperson said police want to identify the man pictured in the CCTV images.

“We are also interested in hearing from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident or seen anything suspicious.”


Alongside the investigation into the aggravated robbery on Normans Road this morning, police are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred at the Cashmere Club last night and an aggravated robbery at a store in St Martins on Saturday, 25 March.


Police outside the Cashmere Club following robbery / Photo: Chris Lynch Media

“The investigation team is continuing to make enquiries into these incidents, including whether there is any connection with this morning’s aggravated robbery on Normans Road” the spokesperson said.

Anyone who has any information which may assist is asked to contact Police by phoning 105 and quoting file number 230409/5290.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously by phoning Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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