Eastern District Police have arrested one person after a report of an armed robbery at a Waipukurau commercial premises last night. 

Around 7pm, a man entered a store on Takapau Road asking about milk. He then lifted his shirt, flashing what appeared to be a firearm to the attendant.

Thankfully, no one was harmed and no items were taken.

The man soon left the premises as a passenger in a vehicle. 

Police attended armed as a precaution and quickly identified the offender and undertook enquiries to locate him.