Three men people have been arrested after an aggravated robbery in Dunedin early this morning.
Police said in a statement that the incident occurred in the north of the city about 4am.
The men, two aged 18 and one 21, had been charged with aggravated robbery and would appear in Dunedin District Court today.
As the matter was now before the courts police were unable to comment further, the statement said.
Police were still trying to locate a red Kathmandu backpack.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Detective Sergeant Chris Henderson on (03) 471 4800 or to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.