Police seek information of car allegedly used in Whangārei bar robbery
Two suspects entered a bar on Kensington Avenue on Friday, July 25, with a firearm demanding money.
"One man reportedly fired a shot towards the roof and assaulted a patron before taking cash from the till and leaving in the vehicle," a police statement said.
One person was transported to Northland Base Hospital in a moderate condition but has since been discharged.
The vehicle they left in is a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates, registration KHA69.
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Anyone who saw the vehicle between 10.30 pm on Friday and 3.00am Saturday is asked to contact the police on 105 online or by phone using the reference number 250726/2971.
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