A massive hunt has began for 4 men who robbed the Tappoo's in Nadi shop around 10.30am this morning.

The four masked and armed with cane knives, pinch bars and crowbars smashed the show glass before taking cash and other assorted items.

Nadi Police have confirmed that a stolen number plate was used in the robbery.

The four were last seen leaving via the Nadi back road. Police are trying to establish whether the vehicle, registration ES 771 used in the robbery, was stolen.

Police are at the scene trying to establish the amount of cash and items stolen.