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Northland police are looking for a man they are describing as the "green nosed robber" who held up a bank in Kaitaia.
The man entered ANZ on Thursday and presented a note to the teller saying he had a firearm. He made off with a small amount of cash.
Detective Sergeant Trevor Beatson says witnesses have described the man as having a distinctive bright green tattoo on his nose.
He has a short, stocky build and is aged in his 20s or 30s.
Mr Beatson says someone in the community will know who the man is and he is appealing for them to come forward and speak to police.
- NEWSTALK ZB