Armed robbers on the run

Police are examining CCTV footage of the armed robbery. Photo / Supplied

Two men who robbed a video store in Hamilton with a rifle are on the run.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greene said police were looking for the pair who robbed the Frankton video shop on Norton Rd at about 10.25pm.

"One of the pair was armed with a rifle and threatened the male attendant while his accomplice has grabbed the till and the pair have fled the store on foot with a small amount of cash, heading towards Seddon Rd," Mr Greene said.

He said police were looking at CCTV footage and asked anyone who saw anything suspicious to call them.

Mr Greene said the rifle appeared to have a telescopic sight on it.

He said one of the men is described as being 165cm tall, skinny build and wore dark gloves, a grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans with a mask or balaclava.

Mr Greene said the other man is medium build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and black jeans.

He said police are also investigating the aggravated robbery of a Nawton home early this morning.

Mr Greene said a group of people armed with knives forced their way into the home at 4am this morning, demanding cash.

"The offenders have then fled in two separate vehicles and we're appealing for anyone with any information on who was responsible for this incident to contact us."

Mr Greene said people with information should call Hamilton police on (07) 858 6200.

- NZHERALD STAFF