An employee at a Whangārei store has been seriously injured after being hit by a fleeing vehicle during an alleged robbery on Saturday night.
The incident around 6.30pm last night outside a store on Maunu Rd.
Police understand a man of a medium build with dark hair, glasses and dark clothing entered the store and took some items.
A staff member attempted to recover the stolen items from inside the vehicle when they were knocked over.
The staff member was taken to hospital in serious condition.
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Police are calling for anyone with information on the incident to step forward and assist in investigations.
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