Christchurch police seek armed robber

Police are searching for a man who held up a Christchurch liquor store while brandishing a kitchen knife.

The robbery occurred about 6.45 last night, at the Warrington Liquor Centre on Warrington St.

The man described as being Caucasian, about 25 years old, 183cm tall and of solid build went behind the counter at the store, and took a "medium-sized kitchen knife" from his backpack, police said.

He brandished the knife at the lone staffer, and demanded he open the till.

The man then took tobacco and cigarettes, and two or three bottles of spirits before fleeing.

Police would like to hear from anyone who saw a male of the description above, wearing a red T-shirt, grey hoodie, jeans, a red baseball cap and black and white Converse shoes.

Anyone who may have seen him in the area at the time or has any information can contact police on 03 363 7400 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.