Three people have been arrested following the robbery of a community dairy where a man inside was allegedly struck with a metal bar.
Police were called to Matua Dairy on Levers Rd at 6.21pm yesterday, when initial reports suggested a weapon had been used.
A small amount oftobacco was stolen but later recovered by police.
Tauranga police Detective Senior Sergeant Alan Kingsbury said the arrests came within 10 minutes of the robbery happening, thanks to a tip off from the community.
The three men, aged 17, 18 and 27, are expected to appear in Tauranga District Court this morning on a joint charge of aggravated robbery. Police were still investigating an allegation a man working inside was struck with a metal bar.
