Arrests made after two Levin robberies

To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Peter Vine:
 
Police have arrested two young men in connection with the aggravated robberies of the Levin Discounter Store on Friday 3 August 2018 and Levin Thirsty Liquor on Saturday 4 August 2018.
 
Police have also located some of the property stolen during the robberies.
 
A 14-year-old and a 17-year-old have been charged with both aggravated robberies.
 
The 17-year-old will next appear in Levin District Court on 15 August and the 14-year-old will next appear in Levin Youth Court on 21 August.
 
Although arrests have been made we would still like to hear from anyone who may have further inforamtion about these two robberies - your information is still valuable to us.
 
Anyone with information can call Levin CIB on 06 366 0500. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
 
No further details are available at this time due to the matters currently being before the court.
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.