Police have released photos of the masked and shoe-less man who tried to rob a pub in Gore at knife-point on Sunday. Detective Sergeant Scott MacKenzie, of Gore, said the man robbed Traffers Bar in Gore about 8.45pm. He entered the Hokonui Dr pub armed with a knife and demanded cash from the manager, but was unable to access the till and fled, Deg Sgt MacKenzie said. Det Sgt MacKenzie said police made public the photos in the hope the public would help identify the robber. "If you recognise this person or the items of clothing he is wearing then we urge you to contact us."

Source: Otago Daily Times July 04, 2019 01:41 UTC