Police have arrested one person on charges relating to the aggravated robbery of the Michael Hill Jewellers at Bayfair in Tauranga on 19 March.

"Police will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to offending and the harm it creates for businesses in our community," says a police spokesperson.

"We want to assure members of the local community and public that offenders will be held to account."

Three youth smashing cabinets to grab jewellery on March 19. Photo: SunLive/Supplied.

"A 16-year-old local male is appearing before the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.

"Enquiries are continuing into the robbery and further arrests are likely."