Police ask for information after hit and run in Whangārei

  • 18/09/2022
Police ask for information after hit and run in Whangārei
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Police are asking for information after a hit and run in Whangārei on Saturday night.

Anyone who witnessed a car hit a pedestrian on Maunu Street around 6:30pm is asked to contact the police.

In a statement on Sunday, police said a medium build man, in his 50s or 60s with dark hair, glasses and dark-coloured clothing entered a store and allegedly took some items and left to get in a black sedan parked outside.

A staff member then rushed out to try and get the stolen items back when they were hit by the car. They were transported to hospital in a serious condition.

"If anyone has information that could assist police in identifying the man involved or saw the incident, please call Police on 105 and quote file number 220918/8909."