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Whakatāne armed robbery: Stolen car recovered, one suspect arrested

Rotorua Daily Post
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A Whakatāne dairy has been targeted by armed robbers this morning.

Police were called to the Peace St Dairy about 7.25am after three males reportedly entered the shop with weapons, Senior Sergeant Helen Hay said.

The men allegedly stole items and left in a silver Mazda, which was reported stolen and has since been recovered, Hay said.

“A red Suzuki Swift is believed to have also been used in the robbery.

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This Suzuki had been recovered and one suspect had been arrested, Hay said.

Police wanted to hear from anyone who may have seen the red Suzuki Swift “driving erratically in the wider Bay of Plenty area”.

Inquiries were under way to find the co-offenders.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about the offenders was urged to contact police as soon as possible via 105. They should quote number 250616/2671.

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People can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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