To be attributed to Detective Mike Godwin, Hawke’s Bay CIB:
Two young people have been arrested following the aggravated robbery of a dairy on Bill Hercock Avenue in Pirimai, Napier at around 6pm on Wednesday.
One of the youths was located and arrested last night. The other was arrested during a search warrant this morning.
They are scheduled to appear in Napier Youth Court today, charged with aggravated robbery and unlawful taking a motor vehicle.
The pair are alleged to have used a stolen car in the robbery, which has since been recovered by Police thanks to information received from members of the public.
Police would like to thank those people who contacted Police after witnessing suspicious behaviour by those involved.
If anyone has information which could assist our ongoing enquiries but has not yet spoken to us, please contact Police via 105, quoting file number 251119/8702.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre