Police are hailing the actions of brave residents who intervened when a group of teen robbers targeted an east Auckland dairy.
The aggravated robbery happened in Maraetai at about 12.30pm today, September 13.
Counties Manukau East Police Inspector Rakana Cook says three offenders entered the dairy on Maraetai School Road.
One of the offenders was armed with a screwdriver.
“This group stole products and attempted to run out of the store,” Cook says.
“Outside they encountered members of the public, who intervened and recovered much of the stolen items.”
Cook says 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 began running, but a police unit had arrived on scene and took the group into custody without further incident.
Cook says those arrested are two females, aged 15 and 19, and a 15-year-old male.
“It’s fortunate no one suffered injuries this afternoon as a result of this group’s actions.
“This matter is now in the hands of our investigations staff and charges will be considered.”
