Police are seeking witnesses to an incident overnight where four males robbed an Auckland McDonald’s, assaulting a staff member and taking items.

Police were called to McDonald’s on Cavendish Drive, Papatoetoe about 3.10am after the group entered the store armed with tools.

In a statement, police said the staff member was not seriously injured but was understandably shaken by the incident.

The offenders then left the scene in a vehicle.

 “Police are following a strong line of inquiry and can reassure the public that this appears to be an isolated incident.”

Police encouraged anyone in the area who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious to contact them on 105 and quote event number P055816860.

The McDonald’s store has been closed for further police investigation later today.

“A scene examination is being carried out this morning and police are following strong lines of inquiry.”