Aggravated robbery in Kaitaia
Northland District
Headquarters
88 Cameron Street,
Whangarei
Tuesday October 13,
2015
Police are seeking witnesses to the
aggravated robbery of dairy in Kaitaia on Sunday
night.
About 7.30pm two boys, aged 12 and 15 years,
entered the North Road Dairy and presented a firearm at the
female shopkeeper before leaving with some items from the
store.
A member of the public has witnessed the robbery
and has assisted police in locating the offenders.
Both boys are facing a charge of aggravated robbery. The 12-year-old, who is also facing charges of assaulting and resisting police, will be appearing in the Kaitaia Youth Court on November 3 and the 15-year-old will be appearing in the same court on December 2.
The female shopkeeper was shaken, but unhurt and is receiving help from Victim Support.
Police are continuing their investigation into
the aggravated robbery and would like to hear from anyone
who witnessed the incident or has any information.
Anyone
with information can call the Kaitaia CIB on 09 408 6500 or
if they want to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on
0800 555
111.