Dannevirke's Caltex Service Station is cordoned off after an armed robbery late last night.
"Two offenders entered the service station at approximately 11pm and presented a weapon," acting sergeant Gary McKernon of the Dannevirke Police said.
The offenders got away with cash and cigarettes Mr McKernon said.
Local police were on the scene with CIB officers from Palmerston North on their way this morning.
In the meantime the service station remains closed.