Robbers on the run
A masked trio involved in the aggravated robbery of BP Moerewa are still on the run. Cash and cigarettes were taken in the robbery on Tuesday at 6.50am. The three, all dressed in black with their faces covered, went into the service station and took two tills with cash and cigarettes. Two of them were armed with weapons and the sole female station worker was threatened. She was not hurt but left shaken. Anyone with information should contact Detective Greg Johnson at Kaikohe police station on 094052960 or Crime stoppers 0800 555 111.
Cyclist hurt in collision
A female cyclist fell from her bike after a collision while negotiating the five-finger roundabout in Whangarei and suffered minor head injuries. The woman was taken to Whangarei Hospital in an ambulance and police were yet to speak to her. The incident happened about 9.30am but did not stop traffic. The woman was wearing a helmet.
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