Police investigating armed robbery of TAB in Hastings

Two men entered the Stortford Lodge TAB on Heretaunga St, Hastings with a firearm before taking off with cash. Photo/Duncan Brown

Police are seeking witnesses following an armed robbery of a TAB in Hastings last night.

Two men entered the Stortford Lodge TAB on Heretaunga St in St Leonards and threatened staff with a firearm at approximately 9.55pm on Friday.

They left with a sum of cash and fled in an unknown direction in a station wagon.

No one was injured during the incident however, those who were present are receiving support.

A TAB spokesperson said "understandably our staff are shaken and we are supporting them".

Hawke's Bay Police are investigating the aggravated robbery and seeking any witnesses to suspicious activity in the area last night.

The offenders were wearing dark-coloured clothing and had their faces covered at the time.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, including unfamiliar vehicles or people in the Stortford Lodge area last night, is asked to contact Hawke's Bay Police as soon as possible.

Alternatively information may be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.