Napier petrol station robbed in late-night incident, staff threatened

The Z petrol station in Napier was robbed early on Wednesday. Photo / Doug Laing

A Napier petrol station has been broken into and staff threatened during a late-night ordeal.

The robbery happened about 1.15am on Wednesday at the Z petrol station on the corner of Tennyson and Station streets, just outside Napier’s CBD.

Hawke’s Bay police Sergeant Lee-Ann Grant said cash was stolen.

“Napier police are investigating a robbery in Napier overnight where cash from the tills was taken,” she said.

“Four males have entered the Z service station on Tennyson and Station streets and have threatened staff and taken cash [from the] tills and fled in a vehicle.

“Police are seeking the public’s help to locate the vehicle, a blue Mazda Familia station wagon.

“No one was harmed ... however, the victims will be referred to victim support services.”

A front glass door into the petrol station was visibly damaged.

Repairs were underway on Wednesday morning, and the store appeared to be temporarily closed.

Police were still at the scene.

A Z Energy spokesman said they were supporting staff.

“Our immediate priority has been supporting the team, and we’re ensuring they have the care and assistance they need.

“We’re also working closely with police as they investigate, so we’re not in a position to comment further or share any additional details at this stage.”

The Z petrol station has a night pay window, and it is understood the front doors are locked at night with overnight customers asked to use the night pay window (or use the self-service machines at the pump).

If you witnessed the incident, have knowledge of the vehicle’s whereabouts, or have dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage please contact police.

Contact police through 105 either online or over the phone using reference number P065268828.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.