Law & Order
- Two youths were arrested after a reported early morning burglary in Bluff
- Police Dog Unit helped locate both offenders after they fled the scene on foot
- One youth will face Youth Court while the other is referred to Youth Aid
According to Senior Sergeant Mel Robertson, Police were called to the business around 2:30am after receiving reports of a break-in. The alleged offenders had gained entry and taken items before leaving the scene on foot.
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* Two youths arrested following an aggravated robbery at an Invercargill convenience store. * Armed offenders targeted cigarettes and tobacco before fleeing in a vehicle. * Police investigations are ongoing, with more arrests expected soon. Police have arrested two youths following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in Invercargill. The incident took
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A Police Dog Unit was brought in to track the offenders. One youth was found and taken into custody on Foyle Street, while the second was located on Henderson Road shortly after 3:20am.
“One youth is set to appear in Youth Court this morning, with the second being referred to Youth Aid services,” said Senior Sergeant Robertson.
The incident comes after another burglary earlier in the week, where two different youths were arrested following a robbery at a commercial premises on North Road, Invercargill, in the early hours of Monday 24 March.
Police say they understand how these incidents affect local businesses and remain focused on holding offenders to account. “Police recognise the impact this type of offending has on local businesses and remain committed to holding offenders accountable.”