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Machete, tools allegedly used in Rotorua liquor store robbery

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      Police have arrested one person after a liquor store was allegedly robbed by people with weapons in Rotorua.

      Police said they were called to Old Taupo Rd about 9.40pm on Sunday following reports that several people had entered the store, one person armed with a machete and others with various tools.

      The group allegedly stole items including alcohol and tobacco before leaving in a stolen vehicle.

      One of the people allegedly involved was found at an address with a machete and items stolen from the robbery.

      Police said a 17-year-old was due to appear in the Rotorua Youth Court today.

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      Police said no one was injured but those involved were “understandably shaken”.

      “There is no place for this activity in our community and we are working hard to identify and locate the others involved,” a statement from police said.

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      Any information that may help identify the people involved or help the investigation can be given to police online or over the phone at 105, referencing file number: 241209/7554.

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