Hawke's Bay man charged with using lighter to mimic firearm in armed robbery attempt

Home / Hawkes Bay TodayHawkes Bay Today11 Aug, 2026 01:22 AMQuick ReadPolice used road spikes to stop a speeding vehicle near Waipukurau. Photo / NZMEPolice used road spikes to stop a speeding vehicle near Waipukurau. Photo / NZMEA 39-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly using a lighter to mimic a gun during the robbery of a Waipukurau store.Police were called to reports of an armed robbery about 7pm on Monday after a man entered the Takapau Rd store asking about milk.

He then lifted

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Hawke's Bay man charged with using lighter to mimic firearm in armed robbery attempt

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