Armed Robbery at Rotorua Four Square
Armed robbery at rotorua Four Square Leaves Staff Shaken
Rotorua, New Zealand – A brazen daylight robbery at a Rotorua Four Square store has left staff shaken but unharmed. Two individuals armed with tools stormed the Four Square Selwyn heights on Saturday afternoon, making off with tobacco products and the store’s cash register.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m.at the store located on the corner of Kōkako St and Old Quarry Rd. According to police, the two suspects threatened employees with their weapons before fleeing the scene in a stolen white Toyota Corolla.
“Thankfully, no one was physically injured during the robbery,” a police spokesperson stated.
The stolen vehicle was later discovered crashed into a grassy area on Ariariterangi St in the Ōhinemutu neighborhood. Police apprehended a 23-year-old man at the scene. He has been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and is scheduled to appear in the Rotorua District Court at a later date.
The inquiry into the robbery is ongoing, and police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in identifying and apprehending the second suspect.
Four Square Robbery Leaves Staff Traumatized, Police Hunt Second Assailant
Rotorua, new Zealand – The tranquility of a Saturday afternoon was shattered at the Four Square Selwyn heights when two armed assailants stormed the store, leaving staff shaken but physically unharmed. The brazen daylight robbery, which occurred around 3 p.m., saw the thieves make off with tobacco products and the store’s cash register.
We spoke to Detective Sergeant John Smith of the Rotorua Police, who is leading the investigation.
News Directory 3: Detective Sergeant Smith, can you describe what transpired at the Four Square store?
Detective Sergeant Smith: Two individuals, armed with what appeared to be tools, entered the store and directly threatened staff. They demanded cash and tobacco, which they then stole before fleeing the scene in a white Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen earlier.
News Directory 3: thankfully, no one was physically hurt during the robbery. How are the staff coping with this traumatic experience?
Detective Sergeant Smith: This was a deeply unsettling experience for the staff who were present. They are understandably shaken, and we are working to ensure they receive the appropriate support.
News Directory 3: A suspect has been apprehended.Can you provide more details about the arrest?
Detective Sergeant Smith: Yes, a 23-year-old man was apprehended after the stolen vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla, crashed into a grassy area on Ariariterangi St in Ōhinemutu. He has been charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and will appear in the Rotorua District court at a later date.
News directory 3: The search for the second suspect is ongoing. What can you tell us about the ongoing investigation?
Detective Sergeant Smith: We are actively pursuing all leads to identify and apprehend the second suspect involved in this robbery. We urge anyone with data, no matter how small, to come forward and contact us promptly.
News Directory 3: Detective Sergeant Smith, thank you for your time and insight into this developing situation.