A former police officer has been threatened after trying to stop two mask-wearing men following an aggrivated robbery at a Whangarei bank.
Northland Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of ANZ Bank on the corner of Bank St and Rust Ave in central Whangarei.
Police said shortly after 11.30am two armed men wearing disguises have entered the bank and demanded cash.
Police are looking for two offenders who ran off.
Gavin Benney, former police officer and now Whangarei District Councillor, said he was threatened with what he believed was a firearm after he tried to intervene and stop two mask-wearing men who were running past Forum North.