A group of five youths, including an 11-year-old girl, have been charged over an alleged robbery at a Hobart bottle shop.
Four of the youths are set to face the Hobart Youth Justice Court in July, while the youngest will be dealt with through diversionary measures under the Youth Justice Act.
Tasmania Police said the group was charged after allegedly stealing from the liquor outlet on Sunday night.
Among those charged is a 14-year-old boy facing robbery and possession of a controlled plant charges and another 14-year-old boy facing robbery and bail offences.
Two 13-year-olds were also involved, including a boy charged with robbery and bail offences and a girl charged with robbery and stealing.
The 11-year-old girl, the youngest alleged offender, will go through a youth diversion program rather than formal court proceedings.
“Tasmania Police is committed to protecting the community and local businesses and detecting and preventing anti-social and criminal behaviour to make our public spaces safer for everyone,” a spokesperson reiterated.
“Our community deserves to feel safe at home, out in public and in their workplaces.”
