The trio of youths were arrested by police. Photo / File
The trio of youths were arrested by police. Photo / File
Hamilton police have arrested three youths following three aggravated robberies across the city.
The first incident involved a group of allegedly armed youths, in a maroon vehicle and wearing balaclavas, threatening a teenage male in Pukete.
The incident occurred around 6.05pm and the teenager’s cellphone and jacket were stolen.
Afew hours later, at 9pm, four young people leaving the rugby at FMG Stadium Waikato were confronted by two offenders wielding a machete. The offenders stole a cellphone.
A police spokesperson said a similar incident, where another cellphone was taken, took place around the same time in Pukete.
“Urgent action taken by police identified those involved in this offending and as a result three youths have been charged with three aggravated robberies,” they said.