A Pāpāmoa Z petrol station was the target of a late night robbery last night.
Police recieved reports of the incident just after 10.30pm on Domain Rd in Pāpāmoa Beach.
The person made off with cash and cigarettes.
No one was injured and police are making inquiries.
A 15th Ave Z employee said the Tauranga Z petrol stations closed their doors last night following the robbery but have since re-opened.