A youth has been charged in relation to the Polson St incident. Photo / NZME
A youth has been charged in relation to the Polson St incident. Photo / NZME
A person has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged aggravated robbery of a Whanganui liquor store in Whanganui.
The robbery took place at the Bottle-O liquor store on Polson St, Castlecliff, on March 4. Police responded about 6.10pm.
The offenders allegedly entered the premises and stole anumber of cigarettes and bottles of alcohol, before fleeing on a quad bike.
Whanganui police detective Rebecca Taylor said one youth was arrested in relation to the incident on Thursday and was due in Whanganui Youth Court, charged with aggravated robbery.
Police are not ruling out further arrests or charges and inquiries are ongoing.
Anyone who has information about the incident or witnessed a quad bike entering or leaving the Polson St area or has dashcam footage from between 5.30-6.30pm on March 4 is asked to contact police.
Information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 260304/4451, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
