Do you know this knife-wielding man who robbed Thai restaurant in Christchurch of a significant amount of cash

September 6, 2018

Police have released CCTV images as they seek assistance from the public to identify the man involved in an armed holdup of a Thai restaurant in Christchurch last night.

Canterbury police released two images showing the man in a hooded camouflage jacket with a balaclava entering Erawan Thai Restaurant.

The man was armed with a knife when entered the restaurant at the intersection of Shirley and Hills Roads around 6:45pm, causing staff and guests to flee the restaurant through a side door.

Police said the man stole a significant amount of cash from the till and run from the restaurant down Shirley Road towards New Brighton, police said.

Anyone who can identify the man in these images is asked to contact Canterbury Police on 03 363 7400 or call Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.

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