Wellington hotel worker punches gunman
The Dominion Post
23/08/2010
A Wellington hotel worker who was confronted by a gunman grabbed the armed man and punched him.
Detective Sergeant Martin Todd said that at 5.20am this morning, the 26-year-old victim was working in the reception area at the Abel Tasman Hotel, on the corner of Willis and Dixon St.
A man jumped the reception counter and pointed a pistol at him.
''The gunman made threats before the victim grabbed the gunman and a struggle between the two began in the office area behind the reception counter. The victim punched the gunman and managed to get free and get help.''
Detective Sergeant Todd says the victim received minor grazes to his hands as a result of the attack.
''It was a frightening attack, especially as a firearm was involved. We hope that the public can assist in identifying the person involved.''
The offender was described as a European male, aged 25-30 years, of average height and build with short hair.
He was wearing a black coloured beanie, a light blue baseball cap with the words ''Murupara Hotel'' on it, brown framed tinted Bill Bass brand glasses, a brown checked long sleeved shirt a fluorescent orange vest, blue jeans and white sports shoes.
''Police are appealing for any witnesses to the attack or any suspicious activity around the time of the incident. We are interested in hearing from people who know a person who has worn a "Murupara Hotel" baseball cap in the past,'' Mr Todd said.
Anyone with information should contact Wellington CIB on Tel: (04) 496 3454 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The Dominion Post
23/08/2010
A Wellington hotel worker who was confronted by a gunman grabbed the armed man and punched him.
Detective Sergeant Martin Todd said that at 5.20am this morning, the 26-year-old victim was working in the reception area at the Abel Tasman Hotel, on the corner of Willis and Dixon St.
A man jumped the reception counter and pointed a pistol at him.
''The gunman made threats before the victim grabbed the gunman and a struggle between the two began in the office area behind the reception counter. The victim punched the gunman and managed to get free and get help.''
Detective Sergeant Todd says the victim received minor grazes to his hands as a result of the attack.
''It was a frightening attack, especially as a firearm was involved. We hope that the public can assist in identifying the person involved.''
The offender was described as a European male, aged 25-30 years, of average height and build with short hair.
He was wearing a black coloured beanie, a light blue baseball cap with the words ''Murupara Hotel'' on it, brown framed tinted Bill Bass brand glasses, a brown checked long sleeved shirt a fluorescent orange vest, blue jeans and white sports shoes.
''Police are appealing for any witnesses to the attack or any suspicious activity around the time of the incident. We are interested in hearing from people who know a person who has worn a "Murupara Hotel" baseball cap in the past,'' Mr Todd said.
Anyone with information should contact Wellington CIB on Tel: (04) 496 3454 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
EARLY MORNING RAID: A gunman leaps the counter of the Abel Tasman Hotel PHOTO: Supplied by NZ Police
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