Burglars steal thousands in coins from Taupo pub's pokie machines

CCTV footage of the man police are seeking. Photo/Supplied

Burglars have stolen at least $2000 in coins from Finn MacCuhals Irish Pub's pokie machines.

Taupo police are seeking information about the burglary which took place on February 25.

Just after 5am, an offender entered the pub through a hole he made in the wall and stole between $2000 and $3000 of coins from the pokie machines.

After leaving the building, the offender walked along Tuwharetoa St and crossed Tongariro St into the south domain, towards the bowling club on Ferry Rd.

It is believed the offender may then have got into a dark-coloured station wagon, which was last seen leaving Ferry Rd and travelling south along Lake Tce.

Taupo police are seeking further information on this man. Photo/Supplied

Police would like to hear from anyone who may recognise the man photographed.

They also ask that local businesses alert police immediately if they have customers attempting to use large sums of coins to pay for purchases.

If you have any information that could assist police with this investigation, please contact Taupo police on (07) 378 6060.

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