Michael Hill jewellery store heist: Police hunt pair who used axe, hammer to smash glass counters

Michael Hill jewellers on King St, Pukekohe, was targeted by robbers this afternoon. Photo / Google Maps

A pair are on the run after an aggravated robbery at the Michael Hill jewellery store in Pukekohe.

A police spokesperson said two offenders entered a King St jewellery store at 4.45pm with an axe and hammer, before smashing glass counters inside.

“There were no reports of injury.”

An employee at a nearby restaurant confirmed to the Herald that the Michael Hill store was targeted in the robbery just before closing time.

Police said a stolen white Toyota Corolla sedan was found abandoned nearby on Blair St about 5pm.

“Police inquiries are in the early stages and we are asking anyone with information to contact us.”

The Michael Hill branch in Pukekohe was targeted by raiders on four separate occasions in 2022. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Anyone with information is urged to call police via the 105 phone service, using the reference number P062786066.

The Pukekohe branch of the jewellery company was also targeted by robbers on four separate occasions in 2022.