Police hunt two people after armed robbery at Hamilton restaurant

Sunday 7 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 7 Sep 2025, 7:50pm

Two people, one carrying a firearm, allegedly stole cash from Smith & McKenzie Steak House in Chartwell on Sunday morning. The robbery occurred around 11.20am as staff prepared for Father's Day. While a getaway vehicle was located nearby, police are still searching for the suspects.

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1. Waikato TimesSun 7 Sep 2025, 2:10pm

   Armed restaurant robbery in Chartwell brings police helicopter, AOS to the suburb (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 7 Sep 2025, 3:00pm

   Hamilton restaurant staff 'shaken' by Father's Day armed robbery (opens in new tab)

   • Two on the run after armed robbery of Hamilton restaurant (opens in new tab) Sun 7 Sep 2025, 3:00pm
3. Otago Daily TimesSun 7 Sep 2025, 7:50pm

   Father's Day armed robbery leaves restaurant staff in tears (opens in new tab)