Police investigating last night's armed hold-up at the Mobil service station on Chapel St are speaking with a number of people but do not have a confirmed suspect at this stage.

At about 8.15pm a man walked into the service station and presented a knife to the sole attendant at the counter.

CCTV footage of the man police are looking for in relation to the armed robbery.

Detective Sergeant Nigel Grey says the man demanded cash when he presented the knife.

'The attendant cooperated and handed a quantity of money to the offender, who then walked out the door with it.

'He [the offender] is described as a male Caucasian, in his early 20s, of medium height and medium build. He was dressed in a dark coloured, long sleeve hoodie, with Adidas on the back. He had black jeans, with black and white shoes, and dark coloured beanie and sunglasses.”

No one was injured during the hold-up, says Nigel.

Police cordoned off the forecourt of Mobil while they investigated the scene. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Police cordoned off the forecourt of the service station and completed a scene examination this morning.

'We are looking at a number of people, but we don't have any confirmed suspects at this stage. This morning we completed a scene examination of the station with forensic photographers.

'We want to hear from anyone who has information, or who were driving in the area and saw what happened.” People with information about the robbery are asked to contact Tauranga Police Station on 07 577 4300.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers line: 0800 555 111.