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Knife-wielding teenager accused of robbing Cambridge store, stealing clothing

Pulse Tasmania
The Hobart Magistrates Court. Image / Pulse

A teenager accused of robbing a Cambridge store at knifepoint has been charged by police.

The 19-year-old from Glenorchy allegedly stole several clothing items from the business on Wednesday afternoon.

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Police said he threatened staff with a knife when confronted outside the store at around 1pm.

Inspector John Toohey said no one was injured in the incident.

“If anyone witnesses illegal or unlawful behaviour, or has information about a crime, they are encouraged to contact police,” he said.

The stolen property was later recovered during several searches.

The teenager appeared in Hobart Magistrates Court on Friday and was remanded in custody.

He is scheduled to reappear at a later date.

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