Hawke¡¯s Bay Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of the Stortford Lodge TAB, St Leonards and are seeking any witnesses to suspicious activity in the area last night.
At approximately 9:55pm, Friday 28 July, 2017, two men entered the TAB on Heretaunga Street and threatened staff with a firearm.
No one was injured but those in attendance are receiving support.
The offenders were wearing dark-coloured clothing and had their faces covered at the time.
They left with a sum of cash and fled in an unknown direction in a car, described as a four-door station wagon.
Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity, including unfamiliar vehicles or persons, 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.
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