Man armed with screwdriver robs Christchurch pub

The Craic Irish Bar on Riccarton Rd, Christchurch. Photo credit: Google

A man armed with a screwdriver has robbed a pub in Christchurch.

The incident took place at the Craic Irish Bar on Riccarton Rd about 10:30am on Thursday.

No-one was injured during the robbery.

The man demanded cash from staff before leaving with an undisclosed sum of money.

In a police statement, the man is described as being caucasian, of a skinny build, and between 40 and 50-years-old.

He has some facial scarring, and was wearing a light grey coloured sweatshirt, with horizontal stripes across the chest and arms.

Police said anyone with information is urged to contact 105, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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