A 42-year-old male will appear in court tomorrow charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly using a sledgehammer to rob a cash exchange in Auckland.
Police said the "violent incident" was located at a shopping mall on Great North Road, New Lynn at around 11am on Sunday, November 12.
"A sole offender used a sledgehammer to smash his way into the booth, where two people were working.
"After forcing entry he fled with a large amount of cash," police said.
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā West CIB, says Police from across Tāmaki Makaurau worked together in making the arrest.
"This was a violent and shocking robbery, committed in broad daylight and in a very busy shopping area," said Goldie.
“Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident, but we acknowledge how frightening it must have been for the two people working in the premises at the time of the robbery, and for the many shoppers who witnessed it.
“The skills of Police staff from several Auckland areas were utilised in the investigation, leading to the offender being arrested in Manukau this morning.
“Police have no tolerance for those causing harm in our communities and we will continue hold offenders to account,” Goldie said.
The man will appear in the Waitākere District Court tomorrow, charged with one count of aggravated robbery."
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