Source: Radio New Zealand
On Monday, Police were notified of an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Charles Street RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Five young people have been arrested and charged after an aggravated robbery in Westshore, Napier.
They are due to appear in Napier Youth Court on Wednesday, jointly charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. Further charges have not been ruled out.
On Monday 16 February, Police were notified of an aggravated robbery at a commercial premises on Charles Street about 4.40pm.
Police said three people allegedly entered and stole a number of items before fleeing in a vehicle containing two others and all had taken steps to conceal their identities.
“No injuries were reported however the owner of the premises is understandably shaken.
The vehicle was later located abandoned on Alexander Avenue, and has been seized for a forensic examination.”
Following enquiries into the incident, including information provided by members of the public, police said they identified five alleged offenders.
Following a search on Tuesday evening at a Napier address four alleged offenders were taken into custody.
During the search, police said they also located evidence relating to the aggravated robbery including clothing worn by the alleged offenders.
The fifth alleged offender was located and taken into custody not long after.
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