The terrifying aggravated robbery at the Judea Tavern will air on Police Ten 7 tonight.

Police hope to get fresh information about the October 1 robbery following the airing of tonight's episode.

Office in charge of Tauranga CIB, Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner says the pair, armed with a distinctive firearm and an axe, entered the bar on Koromiko Street shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday, 1 October.

"They have forced several patrons to the floor, threatening to kill them, and then confronted a woman staff member.

'Similar threats were made as the men demanded cash from the till and searched the premises before fleeing. 'This was a particularly nasty and aggressive robbery which has left the patrons and staff member traumatised.

'Someone will know about this robbery. We want them to watch Police Ten 7 and if they have any information about the robbery, to contact police.”

Police Ten 7 screens at the later time of 8.40pm on TV2.

The Crime of the Week component featuring the robbery will be posted on the Police Ten 7 Facebook site once the programme has broadcast, and will be shared on Police Facebook pages.