Police have released a photo of a man involved in an aggravated robbery at the BP in Palmerston North last night.

CCTV still of offender in relation to aggravated robbery at BP service station on Main Street, Palmerston North. Source: 1 NEWS

A man wearing a beanie held up a petrol station, threatening the sole worker with a knife before fleeing with cash and tobacco.

Police say the man entered the BP station on Main Street at 9.20pm and then ran out and onto the road.

He's described as a male Caucasian of athletic build and 180cm tall. He was wearing a camouflage jacket, black gloves and beanie.

Source: 1 NEWS

Police are appealing to the public for information on the person fitting the suspect's description.