Workers in a West Auckland shopping block have reported seeing a man with a knife running from a grocery store.

Green Bay shop staff said they understood a man attempted to rob the New World supermarket with a knife before fleeing.

Locals reported on Facebook seeing a man running from the store, armed with a weapon.

A local store worker told the Herald that emergency services had been at the scene but most had left by 12pm, although one police car remained.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they sent one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle at 11.29am. They referred all other questions to the police.

Police have been approached for comment.

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