Invercargill Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a Dee Street business last night.

Detective Senior Sergeant Stuart Harvey said two male offenders, one reportedly armed with a firearm, entered the Night’n Day store just before 9.30pm.

A member of the public who went to intervene was stabbed by one of the offenders.

This person is reported to be in a stable condition in hospital.

The pair took a small quantity of cash before leaving in a vehicle which was later located abandoned nearby.

Police are speaking to a number of witnesses but encourage anyone who hasn’t made contact with Police to come forward.

Night n Day on Dee Street. Photo: whatsoninvers.nz

Vicitm Support is being arranged for the people affected by this offending.

Anyone with information is asked to call 105 and quote file number 200731/0942. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.

Further information will be released once enquiries have been progressed.

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