An ATM machine has been stolen from a Northland petrol station in an armed robbery early this morning.
Police said at least three offenders arrived at the Caltex Service Station in Kawakawa around 2.50am, and used a firearm to threaten the lone service station attendant.
A silver station wagon reversed into the building to dislodge an ATM machine from the wall.
The ATM has then been placed into the vehicle and the trio drove off.
A burning vehicle was later found on Pipiwai Road near Kaikou which police believe was the vehicle used in this robbery.