Two teens and a woman have been charged with aggravated armed robbery after an incident at a Glenorchy store yesterday.
Police say a youth wearing a balaclava allegedly entered the Chapel Street store armed with a knife shortly before 4pm, stealing cash and cigarettes before fleeing with another teen in a grey Holden driven by a 35-year-old woman.
Detective Inspector Troy Morrisby of Glenorchy CIB said police responded immediately and the abandoned vehicle was located nearby a short time later.
“Police identified an address of interest where two youths and a 35-year-old woman were arrested,” he said.
“The knife police will allege was used in the robbery was located during a search, as was stolen property.”
“All three people have been interviewed and charged with aggravated armed robbery, and will reappear in court at a later date.”
“These kinds of crimes are very serious and understandably they can be very confronting for business owners as well as the wider public, but the quick actions of police meant the alleged offenders were located quickly and safely taken into custody.”
“Criminals should take note that offenders will be caught and charged over robberies, so it is not a viable option to get quick or easy access to cash or other goods.”
“The overwhelming evidence shows that you will be arrested and will face court and potential jail time over this sort of behaviour.”
Police say no one was physically injured during the robbery and the trio will appear in court at a later date.
Glenorchy CIB is continuing to investigate the matter, and anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au
