Police are seeking a man after an alleged aggravated robbery at an Oamaru motel last night.
Senior Sergeant Jason McCoy, of Oamaru, said police were called to the Ascot Oamaru Motel adjacent to the Galleon Family Complex between Redcastle Rd and Fernbrook Rd on State Highway 1 about 8.10pm.
It was reported a man with a weapon entered the motel's reception area and demanded staff open the cash register.
He fled the scene with a small amount of cash.
Police believe he may have had an accomplice who waited outside while the robbery was carried out.
Snr Sgt McCoy said a team from Dunedin was travelling to Oamaru this morning to conduct a scene examination.
Inquiries are continuing.
