Whangārei police seek two men after ‘cowardly’ aggravated robbery

Police want to speak with two men featured in footage after an aggravated robbery in Whangārei last month. Photo / Supplied

Whangārei detectives are asking for help to find two men after a “cowardly” aggravated robbery.

The incident happened on Rathbone St in Whangārei around 2.10am on August 17.

Two men approached the victim, who was intoxicated, and spoke with him before he was assaulted multiple times, police said.

“At one point the victim has briefly lost consciousness during the offending and has suffered bruising as a result,” Detective Sergeant Paul Overton said.

Items were stolen from the victim’s pockets, including his wallet.

Police said they want to speak with two men who featured in footage after the crime took place.

One of the men police want to speak with. Photo / Supplied

The other man police want to speak with. Photo / Supplied

Overton is calling on the community to provide information.

“This was a cowardly assault, and I know the community will share a dim view on what has happened,” he said.

“I’m confident someone will know exactly who these two individuals are, and I’m asking them to come forward and provide information.”