Police are appealing for witnesses following the gunpoint robbery of a security guard outside a supermarket in Whakatane this morning.
The incident occurred about 11am outside Pak'nSave on King St, Kopeopeo and an unconfirmed amount of cash was stolen.
A scene examination has been completed and police are in the process of taking witness statements.
At this stage it is understood there was more than one offender and at least one vehicle linked to the robbery.
No one was hurt.