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Armed men leave Tokoroa dairy empty-handed after failed robbery

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Two men armed with a stick and a knife tried to rob the Kelso St dairy. Photo / Police

Two men armed with a stick and a knife tried to rob the Kelso St dairy. Photo / Police

Two men armed with a knife and a stick tried to rob a Tokoroa dairy.

Police said the pair went into the Kelso St dairy about 7.45pm on August 11 and demanded money.

Both men were wearing dark clothing although one had a white mask on.

The pair left empty-handed.

Two men armed with a stick and a knife tried to rob the Kelso St dairy. Photo / Police
Two men armed with a stick and a knife tried to rob the Kelso St dairy. Photo / Police
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Detective Sergeant Mihi Owen said police were appealing for help from the public to identify the men.

Call Tokoroa Police on 07-885 0100 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111 if you have information.

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