Arrest and appeal following aggravated robbery, Whanganui
Police have arrested and charged one person in relation to an aggravated robber in Castlecliff, Whanganui, this week.
On Wednesday 4 March, around 6.10pm, Police were called with a report of an aggravated robbery that had occurred at a premises on Polson Street.
It is alleged that the offenders entered the premises and stole a number of cigarettes and bottles of alcohol, before fleeing the scene on a quad bike.
Yesterday, Police arrested one youth in relation to the incident.
They are due in Whanganui Youth Court, charged with aggravated robbery.
Enquiries remain ongoing and Police are not ruling out any further arrests or charges.
Police are asking for anyone who has information about the incident or who witnessed a quad bike entering or leaving the Polson Street area, or has dashcam footage of the area, on Wednesday 4 March between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, to please get in touch.
You can provide information through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260304/4451 – or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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