Two youths and an adult have been charged for an aggravated robbery at a Matatā Liquor Centre.
The robbery happened on November 16.
Police were asking anyone who may have seen discarded clothing items, and a knife or hammer in the Matatā, Lake Rotoiti and Rotoma areas following the incident to contact them.
The adult, a 19-year-old man, was due to appear in Whakatane District Court today.
The two youths will appear in Youth Court.