The vehicle in question is described the car as a silver-coloured BMW sedan without either of its number plates, and with a non-working lower-left fog lamp.
Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

A thief has stolen cash and mobile phones from staff working at a Kawakawa takeaway shop on Thursday night.

Police said the incident happened at approximately 9.10pm on 5 December at the Gillies Street business, as the store was closing for the night.

“The offender made off with a small amount of cash and some phones,” Mid-North CIB detective senior sergeant Chris Fouhy said,

Police have since obtained CCTV footage and are seeking information on the vehicle used during the aggravated robbery,

They described the car as a silver-coloured BMW sedan without either of its number plates, and a non-working lower-left fog lamp.

“We would like any information about whose vehicle it is, or any sightings of it last night around the Kawakawa area,” Fouhy said.

Police believe the the vehicle travelled towards Opua, via Paihia Road, after the offending was committed.

“Any information could be vital in assisting police hold the offender to account,” Fouhy said.

“Anyone that has information to assist Police can update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 241206/6464.”

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

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