Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the BP service station on Main Street, Palmerston North last night.
At approximately 9.20pm a man entered the premises and presented a knife at the sole attendant in the shop while demanding cash and tobacco.
The shop attendant was understandably shaken but unharmed.
A quantity of tobacco pouches and an amount of cash was taken and the offender ran from the shop out onto Main Street.
A scene examination is taking place this morning and CCTV footage is being reviewed.
The offender is described as a male Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall and of athletic build. He was wearing a camouflage jacket, black gloves and beanie.
Police are interested to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area of BP Main Street between 8:30 and 9:30pm last night and may have seen a person fitting that description.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Johnny Oram at Palmerston North Police station on 06 351 3600.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre