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Title of my article: Vets robbed at gunpoint Genre: Action Rating: 4/5 Author:JULIE KAIO Plot Summary: The staff from across the road from our school, at the vets were robbed yesterday about 11:45. The person who robbed them carried a pistol and pointed the weapon at the staff, demanding money. Reports say that this is not the 1st time that this has happened. The person is described as being Maori and having a thin build and young (under 20). The police are looking for and relevant information concerning this young man or the robbery.

Personal Response: This article is about the vets across the road from our school so it was very personal and i thought it was relevant because of the talk about lock downs and emergency's that we had yesterday in class. Copy of article: Traumatised staff from a Pukekohe vet clinic are being counselled by Victim Support after they were robbed at gunpoint late this morning. Police say a man armed with a pistol entered Pukekohe Veterinary Centre on Edinburgh St at around 11.45am, pointed the weapon at staff behind the counter, and demanded cash. Sergeant Dean Borrell of the Pukekohe Police said the thief fled on foot with an amount of cash, in the direction of Harris St. The police helicopter was deployed but the man was not located. Mr Borrell said the gunman is described as Maori, of thin build and young (under 20). He was wearing a black knitted beanie and a blue and white bandanna which partially covered his face. He was also wearing a pink, brown and white chequered jacket, light coloured cargo pants and white canvas shoes. Police said the thief was also described as being ‘‘polite’’ and having ‘‘big lips’’. Anyone with information on the crime are asked to call the Pukekohe Police Station on 09 237 1700 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The Pukekohe Veterinary Centre was closed today after the robbery with calls re-directed to its Waiuku clinic