Armed robbery of security van in Auckland

6:02 pm on 30 October 2017

A security guard transporting cash to his van has been robbed at gun-point in Auckland.

A police car outside a cordon in South Auckland

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

The police said the robbery in Glenmall Place, Glen Eden, took place just before 3pm.

Detective Sergeant Chris Goldsmith said a man carrying a gun approached the guard and demanded cash before fleeing with an undisclosed amount.

The security guard was not hurt.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage but would like to talk to anyone who witnessed the robbery.