Five people have been arrested following a burglary in Tauranga on Friday night.

Police were called to a service station on State Highway 2 in Bethlehem around 9.45pm.

"The group arrived in two vehicles and allegedly smashed the night service window," says a police spokesperson.

"They then entered the store and set off a fog cannon, before stealing a small amount of cash."

Police quickly responding, locating one vehicle and five alleged offenders a short distance from the scene.

"Four members of the group have been referred to Youth Aid in relation to the incident," says a police spokesperson.

"The fifth person, a 23-year-old man has been charged with burglary and is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today."

Enquiries are ongoing to locate the second vehicle.

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