Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Chicking on Great South Road in Takanini. Photo / Hayden Woodward
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a fried chicken shop in Takanini in South Auckland overnight.
Officers were called around 9.40pm to Chicking, just south of Conifer Grove on Great South Rd, following reports of two armed individuals entering the shop.
Detectives could be seen taking statements from staff who were visibly shaken, a Herald photographer at the scene said.
A police scene guard was in place outside the store. The Herald understands one of the robbers was armed with a knife, and cash was taken from the till.
“Police responded to reports of the incident at the address on Great South Road at around 9.39pm,” a police spokesperson said.
“It is understood one person has entered the premises, presented a weapon (not a firearm), and demanded money from a staff member.
“The offender has taken a quantity of cash from the till before fleeing.
“Thankfully, the staff member was not injured, however they are understandably shaken, and Police are providing support.”
Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Police via the 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report.
Please reference file number 240327/1740.Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police officers have been deployed to try and clear the road.