Aggravated robbery in Ngāruawāhia, thieves use stolen ute

A Nissan Navara sought by police in relation to an aggravated robbery at a service station in Ngāruawāhia.

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a service station in Ngāruawāhia.

Four people “smashed their way” into the premises on Great South Rd about 12.44am today, police said.

A staff member was inside the store and activated the fog cannons before making themselves safe in the rear of the store.

They were uninjured and were being offered support, police said.

The group stolen items and left in a stolen Nissan Navara ute, last seen heading south along Great South Rd.

The ute was reported stolen from Hamilton overnight on July 23-24.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the ute or have any information on this offending.

Anyone with information can contact police on 105 quoting file number 250725/9859.