An Oamaru man is being sought by Timaru police in relation to an aggravated robbery in Timaru on January 7 that resulted in armed police swarming on to two Oamaru properties on Thursday.
Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Tanera Otene, a 21-year-old man residing in the Oamaru area, who police believe may be able to assist in its inquiries.
A police spokeswoman confirmed yesterday Otene, who has a warrant for his arrest on a charge of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, was a person of interest.
Between 9am and 10am on January 10, police from Oamaru and Timaru alongside armed offenders squad members from Dunedin, executed two search warrants in Hull and Clyde Sts in Oamaru following the aggravated robbery.
Shortly after 9am, about a dozen armed police swarmed the Hull St house.
About 9.15am what appeared to be a mother and child were escorted from the property.
At the Clyde St address, people of interest were spoken to about 9.45am but no arrests were made.
