Two people have been charged following an armed robbery of a Bay of Plenty store.

At about 8am on Sunday, staff at the store on Pine Drive in Murupara were threatened with a hammer and a sum of cash was stolen.

One of the staff members was also assaulted.

Fortunately, there were no injuries but the staff are receiving support, says police.

'After speaking with witnesses at the scene and assessing CCTV footage in the area, police obtained descriptions of the offenders and the vehicles they left in.

'By midday, Police staff had located three suspects and the two cars believed to have been involved.”

Following further enquiries, two people have now been charged.

A 28-year-old man was charged with theft and assault.

A 19-year-old woman was charged with theft.

They are both due to appear in Rotorua District Court on Tuesday, August 22.