Police called to robbery at Gull in Taradale, Napier

A Police scene guard at Gull Service Station, Taradale Rd, Napier, which was robbed in the early hours of this morning. / Photo Duncan Brown.

Staff have been left shaken after three people entered the Gull Night n' Day in Taradale Rd, Napier and threatened them with a weapon.

A police communications spokesperson said three people entered the store at 3am on Sunday and intimidated staff with what appeared to be a baseball bat, before making off with cigarettes.

"Inquiries are ongoing and there is a scene guard in place at the service station this morning," the spokesperson said.

Gull service station staff were threatened by three people who entered the store at 3am Sunday before making off with cigarettes. Photo / File.

Earlier in the evening two of the three thieves had made unsuccessful attempts to break and enter Hastings Gull on Omahu Rd.

They left the scene in a green, 2000s model Subaru station wagon and the same car was then used in the Napier robbery.

CCTV footage shows the robbers attempting to break into the Gull on Omahu Rd, Hastings. Photo / Supplied.

CCTV cameras were in place at both locations and police would be reviewing footage as part of their investigation.

Gull has been contacted for comment.