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Two Arrested Following Aggravated Robbery

Police have made two arrests following an aggravated robbery in New Lynn this morning.

At around 8.30am, Police attended a Parker Avenue convenience store.

Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says two offenders have entered the store, one armed with a knife.

“The offenders have jumped over the counter and stolen the till before leaving the store and fleeing in a stolen car.

“Fortunately, the shop keeper was uninjured.”

Police located the stolen vehicle a short distance away and the two occupants were taken into custody without incident.

Detective Senior Sergeant Goldie says two young people, aged 14 and 16, will appear in the Waitākere Youth Court, charged with aggravated robbery and unlawful taking a motor vehicle.

Enquires are ongoing to locate the stolen property.

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