Police are appealing to the public for footage of a jewellery store robbery at the Bayfair shopping complex in Mount Maunganui.
Acting Detective Sergeant Lesa Eastergaard said six people arrived at the complex in a stolen vehicle on Saturday, January 27, about 2.50pm.
“They parked on the ground floor of the main parking building and entered the shopping centre armed with weapons, making their way to the Michael Hill jewellery store.
“They entered the store and threatened staff and customers, before smashing cabinets and stealing a large amount of jewellery.
“Several members of the public who witnessed what was taking place approached the store in the hope they could help prevent the robbery. They were threatened by the offenders and had to take evasive action to avoid injury.”