Police are investigating after a person was injured during a “violent” aggravated robbery in Auckland’s Flat Bush last night.
Officers received a call about two males, reportedly armed with a firearm, who had “smashed their way” into a Chianti Close address and “seriously assaulted” one of the occupants shortly after 10pm.
“The males reportedly assaulted the victim before taking a couple of items and fleeing the address in a vehicle prior to police arrival,” a police spokesperson said. “The victim was transported to hospital with moderate injuries.”
Officers were called to reports of two males smashing into the Chianti Close address shortly after 10pm last night. (Source: 1News)
Police also found a vehicle a short time later which they said could be linked, and towed it for forensic examination.
“Police are working hard to identify and locate those responsible.”
Anyone with information was urged to call police on 105 phone service or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.