A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting staff and shoplifting from a Pāpāmoa store.
A police spokeswoman said a man allegedly stole some items and assaulted staff at a shop on Gravatt Rd about 10.45am yesterday.
The man allegedly fled to his car and drove off and the vehicle was found a short time later on Turrett Rd, she said.
Police arrested a 38-year-old man yesterday and charged him with shoplifting and possession of cannabis.
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Advertise with NZME.She said the man was not charged with the assault as it was alleged he only pushed a staff member.
He is due to appear in court on Friday.
