A man is appearing in court today following an aggravated robbery at a Northcote liquor shop on Saturday night.
Police were called to the Pearn Crescent store just before 6pm on 24 May.
¡°A man allegedly entered the store and initially made demands and presented a weapon making further threats when the victim refused,¡± °Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ East Area Prevention Manager, acting Inspector Tim Williams says.
¡°The victim managed to flee to safety and locked the offender inside the store, calling 111.¡±
Police arrived on scene and attempted to engage with the man inside.
¡°After a period of time negotiating with this man, he emerged outside and was taken into custody without incident.¡±
The 42-year-old man has been charged with assault with intent to rob and wilful damage, acting Inspector Williams says.
¡°It¡¯s pleasing that Police can bring this matter before the court and we will also be opposing this man¡¯s bail."
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/51½ÖÉä