A tobacco thief pointed a rifle at a Dunedin dairy owner in an aggravated robbery today.
Police said man entered the Halfway Bush Convenience Store store, presented a rifle at the shop employee and made off with an unknown amount of cash and tobacco.
"No shots were fired and no one was injured" Det Sgt Nik Leigh said.
Police believe the man, whose face was covered, left in a silver hatchback which was last seen in the area at 10.50am.
The man is described as having a medium build and was wearing a distinctive grey hoody with a circular emblem on the chest.
In addition, anyone with any information on this matter is asked to come forward.
Information can be reported anonymously to Detective Sergeant Leigh at Dunedin Police Station on (03) 471 4800 or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
