A 23-year-old unemployed man has been arrested following the robbery of an Invercargill grocery store over the weekend.
Detective Sergeant Grant Johnstone said the man allegedly robbed the Tay Street Night 'n Day store about 1am on Sunday.
Mr Johnstone said a 56-year-old female shop assistant was confronted behind the shop counter and pushed by the alleged robber.
He then stole a quantity of tobacco products before leaving the shop and running south on Lindispharne St towards Tweed St with two associates who were waiting outside the store.
Mr Johnstone said the shop assistant wasn't injured but was shaken by the incident and has been referred to Victim Support.