North Shore Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of an Albany bar last night.
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At around midnight, two men driving a stolen blue Subaru station wagon entered the Fat Boys Tavern, on the corner of Rosedale and Henry Rose Place.
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One of the men was armed with a sawn-off shotgun. The pair entered the bar and then the kitchen area, threatening the manager at close-range with the gun. He was forced to hand over money.
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The offenders then fled in the waiting car, which was being driven by a third person, and fled.
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The incident was captured on CCTV and investigators are now reviewing this footage.
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Detective Scott Wilson, North Shore Police says, "We're hoping someone may recognise the reasonably distinctive hooded-jacket worn by one of the offenders in this photograph. It has a pocket on each side of the chest, is either brown or khaki green, and has epaulets on the shoulders" says Det Wilson.
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"This type of offence is fortunately not too common on the North Shore however no-one should be subjected to this type of crime. The victim here is understandably quite shaken after being threatened at close-range with the gun" he says.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the North Shore Police on 09 477 5261.
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Information can also be given anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Beth Bates/Waitemata Police
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