Public help sought to catch Bethlehem TAB robbers

Police have released images taken from CCTV footage of an armed hold-up at a store in Tauranga on Friday.

Police say the armed robbery was carried out at the TAB store at Bethlehem Shops about 1.20pm on October 6.

The offenders, believed to be in possession of a firearm, robbed the staff of a small amount of cash and fled in a white-coloured 1993 Nissan Sentra, registration number SB330.

The vehicle was stolen from the front of the store. Police said the car was yet to be located.

No one was injured, but those at the scene were traumatised and receiving support, a police spokesperson said.

A police spokesperson said police would like to speak to the two men seen in the CCTV images.

One of the two men was wearing light-coloured shorts and sports shoes, with a light-coloured peaked cap under a black and grey hoodie.

The other was wearing dark trousers and gumboots, with a grey hoodie.

He also had a dark jersey tied over his shoulders and head.

Police would also like to speak to anyone who has seen the stolen Nissan Sentra .;

Anyone with any information should phone Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300.

Information may also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.