A 22-year-old woman has been threatened and robbed by a trio of armed in Taupo this morning.
Police said the Taupo woman had just arrived for work at Paetiki Shopping Centre when she disturbed the three men.
Detective Sergeant Tony Mananui said the men confronted her with two pistols and a crowbar.
They forced her to the ground, demanded her keys and stole her car, he said.
"The victim, although not hurt, was shaken by this ordeal and she is recovering at home."