Rotorua bar robbed at gunpoint

Rotorua police are investigating an armed robbery at a bar last night.

Jays Bar on Brookland Rd was about to close just before 11:00pm when three masked offenders held staff at gunpoint and robbed the till.

Police say the trio left in a silver Subaru Impreza, which they believe to be stolen.

The amount of money the offenders got away with is unknown.

Rotorua police urge anyone with information to come forward.

- NEWSTALK ZB