Whangārei store worker allegedly assaulted in Jack St robbery

Northern Advocate

8 Jan, 2026 03:39 AMQuick Read

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Police are investigating an alleged robbery in Ōtangarei, Whangārei. Photo / NZME

Police are investigating after a Whangārei store worker was allegedly assaulted today.

Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer of Whangārei CIB said police received a report about 9am that four people had entered a store on Jack St, Ōtangarei, and assaulted a worker.

“Thankfully they were not injured.”

Pilmer said the
group took the money till and several other items before fleeing in a vehicle.

“Police are working hard to identify and locate the persons responsible.”