Man arrested after attempted Ngongotahā robbery

A 27-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with demand to steal. Photo / File

A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to rob a commercial premise in Ngongotahā.

The alleged incident happened at a Ngongotahā Rd premise about 9.45pm yesterday, a police spokeswoman said.

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She said it appeared the man was not armed, but allegedly demanded cash.

A 27-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with demand to steal.

He was due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today.