Hamilton bar robbery: Gunmen flee in stolen vehicles, police investigate

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Liverpool St bar on June 28.

A sole bar worker had a gun pointed at them during a robbery in Hamilton.

Police are investigating the armed robbery at a Liverpool St bar about 1.40pm on June 28.

Two men armed came into the bar and pointed a gun at the sole worker and demanded cash before leaving in a stolen vehicle, police said today.

The car was then dumped on Islington St and the men fled in a waiting Toyota Surf which was later dumped in Te Awamutu.

Both vehicles have been recovered by police and were undergoing forensic testing.

Hamilton CIB Detective Sergeant Johnny O’Byrne said the worker wasn’t hurt.

“However, they are understandably shaken and are receiving support.

“A dedicated team of detectives are currently following very strong lines of inquiry to locate the offenders and hold them to account,” O’Byrne said.

“There is no place in our community for this type of violence against innocent people just going about their work, the use of firearms is of particular concern.

“Waikato Police ... are asking members of the public with any information regarding this offending or the locations of the offenders to reach out to us."

Anyone with information can contact Police via 105 quoting file number 250628/3013 or anonymously provide information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.