A man armed with a machete threatens staff and demands money at an Auckland restaurant in Birkenhead. Police report the offender enters the restaurant on Hinemoa Street at about 8.45pm. He threatens staff and demands cash from within the premises. After making the demands, the man leaves before police arrive. Both outlets describe the incident as an aggravated robbery involving a machete, with the confrontation occurring at the restaurant rather than during any later chase or recovery at the scene. No information is provided in the reports about any injuries, the amount of money taken, or whether the offender is arrested. Police are the primary responders and are investigating the incident following the offender’s departure prior to their arrival.