Two men are due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today following the aggravated robbery of the Holland Road Superette in Hamilton last night.
Police were notified at about 6:50pm that a person had entered the superette armed with a knife and threatened the shop owner.
The person stole cigarettes and money before leaving the area in a vehicle.
The shop owner was shaken by the incident but was fortunately not injured.
The vehicle was located by Police a short time later, and the two occupants arrested.
Waikato Police are committed to holding violent offenders to account and ensuring that our communities are safe and feel safe.
This was a traumatic incident for the business owner, and they are being offered support.
A 30-year-old man is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today facing one charge of aggravated robbery. A 40-year-old man is facing charges of aggravated robbery, driving while suspended and failing to stop.
