Witnesses sought

Police are looking for witnesses to an aggravated robbery in Maungatapu, Bay of Plenty, on Wednesday night. It was 11.30pm when a man entered the Maungatapu premises, holding a firearm and threatening staff, Tauranga Detective Sergeant Louise Curragh said. The store was open at the time. The man removed the till and left with it, Curragh said. Police are making a number of inquiries to identify the offender, she said, including reviewing CCTV footage. “We would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Maungatapu between 11 and 11.40pm Wednesday and may have seen anything suspicious.” Anyone who has any information which may assist is asked to contact police on 105 and quote file number 210506/3236. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.