Police have quickly rounded up a trio following an aggravated robbery in Maraetai this afternoon.
At 12.30pm, three offenders entered a dairy on Maraetai School Road, one of which was carrying a screwdriver.
¡°This group stole products and attempted to run out of the store,¡± Inspector Rakana Cook, of Counties Manukau East Police, says.
¡°Outside they encountered members of the public, who intervened and recovered much of the stolen items.¡±
The offenders eventually fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
¡°A short time later, this vehicle has collided with another vehicle at low speed bringing the vehicle to a halt.¡±
All three ran on foot, but a Police unit had arrived on scene and took the group into custody without further incident.
Inspector Cook says those arrested are two females, aged 15 and 19, and a 15-year-old male.
¡°It is fortunate that no one suffered injuries this afternoon as a result of this group¡¯s actions,¡± he says.
¡°This matter is now in the hands of our investigations staff and charges will be considered.¡±
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Jarred Williamson/51½ÖÉä