Weapons used in Rotorua service station robbery, police searching for vehicle

Police are looking for a vehicle after an aggravated robbery at a Rotorua service station this morning.

A police spokeswoman said police received reports of a robbery at a commercial premises on Edmund Rd just after 7am.

“Three males are alleged to have entered the store armed with weapons, not firearms, and threatened the employee. They took cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene.

“Inquiries are ongoing to locate the offenders,” the spokeswoman said.

A Rotorua Daily Post photographer at the scene said tape had been put up around the forecourt at Gull Edmund Rd and it appeared the front of the shop had been damaged.

Robbery at Gull Edmund Rd. Photo / Andrew Warner

The police spokeswoman said no injuries were reported.

“The individuals have fled in a vehicle and police are currently working to locate it. Inquires are ongoing,” she said.

When contacted by the Rotorua Daily Post, a Gull Edmund Rd staff member confirmed they had been robbed but would not give any other information.