Police are appealing for information after an aggravated robbery in Welcome Bay last night.
A lone male entered the Caltex service station on Welcome Bay Road armed with a large knife just before 10.30pm.
The man left with cigarettes and cash.
Police are appealing for members of the public to come forward if they saw the incident occurring, or witnessed two males loitering in front of the service station in the half hour before the robbery.
Anyone with information can contact Tauranga Police on (07) 577 4300 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.