Weapon used as cigarettes, cash stolen in Rotorua service station robbery

Police were called to the premises shortly before 8.30pm. Photo / NZME

Police have confirmed a weapon was used in a robbery of a Rotorua service station.

A police spokeswoman said police received reports of a robbery at a commercial property in Edmund Rd, believed to be the Gull service station, just before 8.30pm on Monday.

"No one was injured in the incident; however, a quantity of cash and cigarettes was taken," she said.

This afternoon police confirmed four people were involved in the incident and a weapon was used.

"I can't provide details of the weapon due to the ongoing investigation," the spokeswoman said.

Police inquiries into the incident were continuing and anyone with information was asked to contact police on 105 and quote event number P047325731.