Yesterday at around 7.50pm a man has entered the Z Service Station on Ti Rakau Drive, East Tamaki.

The offender has taken off with a small sum of money and other items after threatening the service station worker with a knife.

He has then left in the direction of Torrens Road.

Police are now wanting to identify the woman who was in the area at the time.

Police believe she can assist us with our enquiries.

If anyone has any information they can contact Detective Sergeant John love at Ormiston Police Station on 09 261 1300.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: Office of New Zealand Police.