Ashburton dairy owner threatened with firearm during robbery

Do you recognise this man? He robbed the Ashburton Discount Dairy at gunpoint last night. Photo / Police

An armed robber held up an Ashburton Dairy and fled with cash last night.

Ashburton sub-area commander Senior Sergeant Philip Deansaid a man entered the Ashburton Discount Dairy on Alford Forest Rd about 8.20pmarmed with a long-barrelled firearm.

He threatened a staff member and stole cash, then fled on foot along Clark St.

Police have released a picture that shows a man with silver tape or a mask over his face and wearing an orange hi-vis top over blue clothing.

Anyone who recognises the man or noticed anything suspicious at the time is urged to phone police on (03) 307 8400, quoting file number 180427/3253.

Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.