Kawerau

2022 - 9 - 6

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'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards ... (New Zealand Herald)

A person who works in a strip of Kawerau shops where security staff refilling an ATM were robbed at gunpoint has described the incident as "pretty scary".

They directed all other inquiries to NZ Police. The man said he was aware of a house that had been robbed at gunpoint recently, and to learn of this alleged gunpoint robbery was concerning, he said. Despite the area having returned to "pretty normal" by then, the robbery had left some including the man shaken, he said. A man from a local shop said he was not at work when the incident happened but heard about it when he started his shift a couple of hours later. "We'd like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who witnessed the robbery or may have seen the maroon-coloured Nissan Maxima vehicle." A person who works in a strip of Kawerau shops where security staff refilling an ATM were robbed at gunpoint has described the incident as "pretty scary".

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Man armed with gun robs ATM security staff in Kawerau (1 News)

Police released an image of the alleged suspect speeding away in a maroon coloured Nissan Maxima.

"The security staff were confronted by a man with a firearm, who stole a quantity of cash," police said in a statement. "The man left in a maroon coloured Subaru Nissan Maxima." A man is on the run after robbing ATM security staff in Kawerau in Bay of Plenty while armed with a gun.

Police appealing for witnesses to robbery in Kawerau (New Zealand Police)

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson. Police investigating an aggravated robbery of a Kawerau ATM near a supermarket this morning and ...

We also want to hear from anyone with dashcam footage from that area around that time, from the vicinity of 81-83 Onslow Street this morning between 8.30 and 9am. We’d like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who witnessed the robbery or may have seen the maroon coloured Nissan Maxima vehicle. The aggravated robbery of security staff refilling cash from a security truck at the ATM on Onlsow Street was reported to Police at about 8.45am this morning.

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Police on hunt for armed man after aggravated robbery at Kawerau ... (Newshub)

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery in Kawerau after an armed man allegedly confronted security staff outside an ATM with a firearm and stole ...

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Armed man who robbed security staffers refilling an ATM now on the ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The man confronted security staff who were refilling the machine with cash in the Bay of Plenty, police said.

Issues are as hot as the weather in this beautiful region - we've got a lot to talk about. If anyone recognises this vehicle or knows who may be driving this vehicle they are encouraged to contact us.” He then escaped in a maroon coloured Subaru Nissan Maxima.

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Fair Go: Council that offers most affordable services revealed (1 News)

How is Kawerau one of the cheapest councils around and why do some places charge more for basic services?

Many have made kids' books exempt from late fees - but not all, sadly. Library late fees have been crushed at most councils. Main centres Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch charge most, along with Queenstown. Car parking in the main street was mostly free. - Timaru 0.075c litre (46 cents day) - Wairoa 0.064c litre (39 cents day) Some charge but many offer it for free and all lead to a discounted registration. - Ōpōtiki 0.056c litre (34 cents day) Quite a number of councils also offer some form of responsible dog owner test or scheme. Kawerau's low charge for dog registrations was also a deliberate move to ensure as many people as possible opt in. Some councils send letters. That's the dream."

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SunLive - ATM robbery: Security truck robbed at gunpoint - The ... (SunLive)

The alleged offender left in a maroon coloured Nissan Maxima. Photo: NZ Police. Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly robbed a security ...

"We’d like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who witnessed the robbery or may have seen the maroon coloured Nissan Maxima vehicle. The aggravated robbery of security staff refilling cash from a security truck at the ATM on Onlsow Street, Kawerau, was reported to police at about 8.45am. Police are on the hunt for a man who allegedly robbed a security truck at gunpoint in the Bay of Plenty.

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Police search for armed man after ATM robbery (RNZ)

Police are looking for witnesses to an aggravated robbery of an ATM in Kawerau this morning. Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Wilson said security staff ...

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UPDATE: NZ police appeal for information after robbery in Kawerau (Mirage News)

Police are continuing to investigate the aggravated robbery of a Kawerau ATM that took place yesterday morning. The vehicle mentioned in an earlier.

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SunLive - BOP armed robbery information appeal - The Bay's News ... (SunLive)

The alleged suspect left the scene in a maroon Nissan Maxima. Photo: NZ Police. A vehicle used in a gunpoint robbery at a Bay of Plenty ...

“We want to reassure Kawerau residents that we are working hard to identify and locate the person responsible. “Police understand that an incident like this is very unsettling and concerning for the Kawerau community. “Police would still like to hear from anyone who saw that vehicle prior to this incident or any information about that vehicle,” says a police spokesperson.

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Man still at large after armed robbery of Kawerau ATM (1 News)

The getaway vehicle was found on Wednesday, but police are still searching for the man responsible.

They want to reassure Kawerau residents that the police is working hard to identify and locate the person responsible. [ robbery of a Kawerau ATM](https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/09/06/man-armed-with-gun-robs-atm-security-staff-in-kawerau/) on Tuesday morning is still at large, with police finding the getaway vehicle on Wednesday. Police said security staff were robbed while refilling cash from a security truck at an ATM near a supermarket on Onlsow Street around 8.45am on Tuesday.

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