Home / New ZealandArmed man steals cash from Christchurch TABAPNZ4 Sep, 2014 04:55 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditFile photo / NZ HeraldFile photo / NZ HeraldA man armed with a firearm stole cash from a Christchurch TAB today.The man, disguised with a balaclava, entered the Merivale store on St Albans St shortly before 11.30am, police said.An accomplice waited outside for him in a late-1980s red Ford Falcon flatbed ute. The man raised the firearm and demanded money from a staff member behind the counter, police said. "He was given the small amount of money from the till and left."AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.It was unknown in what direction the two men drove away, police said.Christchurch police were appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or had seen the distinctive ute to contact them on (03) 363 7400, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were sold25 Dec 05:49 AMNew ZealandLarge hail and heavy rain: Severe thunderstorm warning for Dunedin region25 Dec 05:02 AMNew ZealandHoliday drivers warned: Police crackdown on speeding, phone use on SH29 and beyond25 Dec 05:00 AMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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