Sunday, 28 August 2016 - 2:47pm |
Eastern

Two arrested after aggravated robbery

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Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested two men this morning in relation to an aggravated robbery.

The 33-year-old and 15-year-old, armed with a knife, allegedly entered a dairy on Mayfair Avenue at approximately 10:30am and left with cash and tobacco products.

Both men were found at a nearby motel approximately half an hour later and are now in custody.

Police would like to thank members of the public who provided information leading to the timely arrest of these two offenders.

ENDS

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