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Police hunt for man who robbed Auckland bank

14:56 pm on 19 July 2022

The hunt is on for man who carried out an aggravated robbery of a bank in Auckland's North Shore.

A still from CCTV footage of a man who robbed a Northshore bank at the weekend. Photo: Supplied/Police

The robbery inside Glenfield Mall happened about 11.30am on Saturday 16 July 2022. Staff were threatened and an undisclosed sum of money was taken. No one was injured in the incident.

The robbery happened inside Glenfield Mall on 16 July 2022. Photo: Supplied / Police

Waitematā Police are seeking urgent help from the public.

"We understand this would have been frightening for the members of the public who witnessed this event, however,we want to reassure the community we take these incidents incredibly seriously and are committed to holding those responsible to account," a statement said.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police via the 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report, referencing file number 220716/9306.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.