Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Aggravated Robbery - Maungatapere, Northland
"Aggravated Robbery - Maungatapere, Northland"
Police have arrested and charged two people following an aggravated robbery in Maungatapere this morning.
A 17-year-old man has allegedly entered the Gasoline Alley petrol station on State Highway 14 at around 7.15am.
He was in the possession of a knife and demanded cigarettes from a staff member.
Before he could take any he has fled the store and got into a waiting vehicle which was allegedly stolen.
This was being driven by his 16-year-old co-offender.
No one was injured in the incident.
Shortly after, police spotted the vehicle and arrested the two men.
Both have been charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in the Whangarei Youth Court.
No further information is available at this stage.
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On bird flu, AUKUS entry fees and Cindy Lee
NZ Government: New Lab To Help Protect Key Pacific Tuna Fisheries
Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter: Ruawai Leader Slams Kaipara Council In Battle Over $400k Property
Te Pati Maori: Another ‘Stolen Generation’ Enabled By Court Ruling On Waitangi Tribunal Summons
Peace Action Wellington: Die In for Palestine Marks ANZAC day
Labour Party: Penny Drops – But What About Seymour And Peters?
Government: PM Announces Changes To Portfolios
