A man armed with a gun was no concern for a souvlaki employee who calmly served another customer before walking away.

CCTV footage shows a man, armed with a hand gun, enter Souvlaki restaurant on Papanui Rd, Christchurch about 10.38pm, May 28. The incident was only recently reported to police.

The offender appears to threaten the restaurant employee, however the employee keeps working, making a souvlaki and then giving it to another customer.

SUPPLIED CCTV footage shows a man, armed with a hand gun, enter Souvlaki restaurant on Papanui Rd, Christchurch about 10.38pm, May 28.

He then walks out towards the back of the shop when the offender decides to leave as well. Nothing was taken in the attempted robbery.

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Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police on 03 363 7400 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.