Police investigate dairy robbery in Stratford, firearm sighting reported

Police were called out to the Southern Dairy in Stratford on Wednesday evening, following reports of a robbery, with a firearm allegedly seen. Photo / Ilona Hanne

Police are investigating a robbery at a Stratford dairy last night.

The Southern Dairy on the corner of Broadway / SH3 and Celia St was allegedly robbed last night, with police called to the scene at 7.10pm.

A witness reported seeing a firearm. Police at the scene on Wednesday evening were talking to witnesses and searching the area.

A police spokesperson said the incident was being investigated as a robbery, with inquiries under way.

Those inquiries included exploring CCTV footage of the area, said the spokesperson.

“The use of a firearm has not been confirmed.”

At 6am on Thursday morning, the dairy was closed, with police tape closing the area off.