Three people will be appearing in the Gisborne District Court tomorrow in relation to the armed hold-up of a Mexican tourist in northern Hawke's Bay yesterday.
The tourist was robbed at gunpoint of his belongings when the car he was traveling in pulled off the road near Raupunga on SH2 yesterday.
Police from Wairoa and Gisborne searched two Raupunga properties this morning and arrested three males aged 17, 19 and 22. They have been charged with aggravated robbery and are due to appear in the Gisborne District Court tomorrow.
Police also found the vehicle used in the robbery as well as some of the tourist's property. A fourth male aged 22 was also arrested on an unrelated matter.
Sergeant Mike O'Brien said there were still several items belonging to the tourist that had not been found.
"If anyone has any information about these items and knows where they might be, we would like to hear from them. We're also keen to speak to anyone who has information about the robbery and those involved with it," Mr O'Brien said.
Police also wanted to thank members of the public who had already provided information which led to the arrests of the three men today.
Anyone with information should contact Wairoa Police on (06) 8388345 or information can be left anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.