Arrest after armed robbery at Invercargill bank

Police were called to Kiwibank in Don St about 12.20pm. Photo: Luisa Girao
Police were called to Kiwibank in Don St about 12.20pm. Photo: Luisa Girao
One person is in custody following an armed robbery at an Invercargill bank earlier today.

Police were called to Kiwibank on Don St about 12.20pm following a report of a man entering the premises with a knife and demanding cash.

No-one was injured during the incident.

The man left the premises, then handed himself in at Invercargill station a short time later, and an amount of cash was recovered.

A 26-year-old man was due to appear in Invercargill District Court today on a charge of aggravated robbery.

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident.

As the matter is now before the courts, police cannot comment any further.

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