Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
A woman has been left injured after two men entered a south Auckland store with screwdrivers, police say.
The aggravated robbery took place at a commercial premises on Settlement Road in Papakura on Tuesday morning.
Police said the men entered the shop before 7.20am with screwdrivers and started making demands.
The woman was assaulted and received minor injuries.
The alleged offenders then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright said an investigation had been launched and officers were working hard to find those responsible.
"This type of violent behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated," Bright said.
"We are now working hard to hold those responsible to account."
Bright thanked members of the public that had seen what happened and provided information.
"We have received several eye witness accounts as well as footage, all of which will be extremely useful in our investigation."
Anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has information regarding this incident, is or had information was urged to contact police.
People could call 105 and quote event number P058800570.
Anonymous information can be given by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.