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Takeaway robbed at knifepoint as children witness the horror

Takeaway robbed at knifepoint as children witness the horror

The police is investigating a robbery that occurred on Saturday, July 15 at the Sunnyvale Takeaways on Sunnyside Road, Sunnyvale.

At approximately 9 p.m. two men entered the store armed with scissors and a knife. One of the offenders held the knife to the shop owner’s throat while the other man stole the cash register.

Both offenders then fled towards Awaroa Road.

Detective Sergeant Kelly Farrant has asked anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area on Saturday to come forward.

“The shop owners had young children in the store at the time of the robbery and witnessed the incident.

"This has been extremely distressing for everyone involved, and we are committed to finding those responsible,” Sergeant Farrant said.

Police, as well as members of the public, pursued the offenders but they were not able to be located at the time.

Police have reviewed CCTV footage of the incident and are now seeking help to identify the two male offenders involved in this robbery.

The CCTV footage has been shared on the Waitemata Police Facebook page.

"If anyone has any information or may have seen anything in the area at the time, no matter how small, we request that they contact Police," Detective Sergeant Farrant said.

Information can be passed on to Waitakere CIB on 09 837 9511.

Alternatively, one can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The police is investigating a robbery that occurred on Saturday, July 15 at the Sunnyvale Takeaways on Sunnyside Road, Sunnyvale.

At approximately 9 p.m. two men entered the store armed with scissors and a knife. One of the offenders held the knife to the shop owner’s throat while the other man...

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