New Zealand / Canterbury

Armed robbery at Christchurch dairy

07:36 am on 29 June 2016

A Christchurch dairy was the target of an armed robbery last night.

Police said a man walked into the Koki Dairy on Linwood Ave about 8.30pm yesterday and threatened staff with a firearm.

After demanding money and cigarettes, the man was last seen running into Damien Place, less than 100m away.

An investigation is underway.