There has been an aggravated robbery at an Elles Road service station last night (24 Aug).

Invercargill Police said a person entered a service station at around 8.25pm on Wednesday night, armed with a weapon, believed to be a screwdriver.

The person left the service station with a quantity of tobacco, and was seen entering a silver sedan – possibly a Nissan.

The car then drove northbound down Elles Road.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area around the time of the robbery and may have seen anything which could assist our enquiries. 

If you can help, please get in touch via 105 and quote event number P051679160.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.