Waikato Police are looking to identify an alleged offender following the aggravated robbery of Ngaruawahia BP service station on Monday 12 September.
At 12.15am, a man entered the premises on Great South Road armed with a knife and presented it at the female attendants.
He left on foot, carrying a black sports bag containing an amount of cigarettes and cash, and was last seen heading toward the direction of the Ellery Street train tracks in Ngaruawahia.
The offender is described as Maori, aged 17-25, of skinny/thin build, approximately 160-170cm tall, with tattooed hands. He was wearing a dark grey long-sleeved hooded jersey, black cap, a black short-sleeved fleece over the hooded jersey, black track pants, and black jandals.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information that could lead to the identification of the offender.
Anyone who recognises the description or has information about the robbery is asked to contact Ngaruawahia Police on (07) 824 8199, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre