Service station attendant traumatised after machete attack

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery on Waiheke Island.

A petrol station attendant has been left traumatised after being threatened with a machete.

Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the Z service station on Onetangi Rd, Waiheke Island, yesterday.

The incident occurred at about 9.50pm when a person entered the Z station and threatened the sole attendant with a machete.

The offender is described as a tall male, with a slim athletic build, wearing a balaclava, a black puffer jacket and jeans.

Two till drawers containing an amount of cash were stolen during the incident.

While traumatised from this incident the attendant was not injured.

Sergeant Marty Felton of Waiheke Police would like to hear from anyone who may be able to identify the man described or anyone who has information that may assist the inquiry.

Information can be shared with Waiheke Police on 09 372 1150 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.