Police have released security footage in a public appeal to find the man who is allegedly behind two failed armed robberies.
Police say last Sunday, about 6.26pm a male entered the Blackbull Liqour Store on Peachgrove Road, Fairview Downs, armed with a screwdriver.
The male threatened the shop attendant with a screwdriver and demanded money before eventually leaving empty-handed.
After exiting the liquor store the male assaulted a female customer, stole her vehicle and nearly ran her over.
![Police are appealing to the public to help identify the man in the photo. Photo / NZ Police](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MK5AROBSYZSTROUGE2RD3SAUVM.png?auth=0e26c8dcf4bccbff97a66f94c691ebb02c1a8988e196f4d28b1316b74e8a11ac&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)