Police in Tauranga are appealing for information about a vehicle believed to have been used in a ram raid of a service station at the weekend.
A vehicle was driven into a side wall of the Z service station on SH2 at Whakamarama about 10.25pm on Sunday, September 28.
At least two male offenders then stole a safe containing cash and a large quantity of cigarettes.
Police believe that a red Suzuki Escudo, registration FHP696, with large chunky tires was used to commit this offence.
The vehicle had been stolen from the Bowentown boat ramp during the day on Sunday.