Source: Radio New Zealand
Police were urging anyone with information about the incident or the alleged offenders to come forward. RNZ / REECE BAKER
Christchurch police are appealing for information after and aggravated robbery in the suburb of Hornby on Friday,
Detective Sergeant Rebecca Podmore said four masked people entered a store on Main South Road at about 7.30pm, stole items and fled in a car.
During the robbery, one staff member was assaulted and their arm was broken, she said.
They were taken to hospital in an ambulance.
The escape vehicle was later found in Ellesmere Road in Lincoln, but suspects have so far evaded police.
Police were urging anyone with information about the incident or the alleged offenders to come forward.
They were particularly seeking anyone who saw or has footage of a Grey Toyota Rav 4 around Main South Road between 7pm and 8pm Friday.
Information could be provided through the police 105 number or online, quoting the reference number 260327/8118, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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