Christchurch dairy staff left 'shaken' after robber armed with knife takes cigarettes

A man is at large, wanted by police, after a Christchurch dairy was robbed at knife-point yesterday.

Police say the man entered Skinny Dairy on Clyde Rd at around 11.15am on January 14, armed with a knife.

He took an unknown amount of cigarettes.

Staff secured themselves in a back room and were uninjured but were nevertheless "shaken by the incident," police say.

Police would like to hear from anyone who recognises the man (pictured) or who has any information which could assist with their investigation. If you can help, please call Christchurch Police on 03 363 7400.

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