An armed robber held up an Ashburton Dairy and fled with cash last night.
Ashburton sub-area commander Senior Sergeant Philip Deansaid a man entered the Ashburton Discount Dairy on Alford Forest Rd about 8.20pmarmed with a long-barrelled firearm.
He threatened a staff member and stole cash, then fled on foot along Clark St.
Police have released a picture that shows a man with silver tape or a mask over his face and wearing an orange hi-vis top over blue clothing.
Anyone who recognises the man or noticed anything suspicious at the time is urged to phone police on (03) 307 8400, quoting file number 180427/3253.
