Police have arrested four young men in relation to a series of violent robberies in Manawatū.
Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen
Three dairies in Levin and Palmerston North and two service stations in Palmerston North were robbed between 30 December and 18 January.
An 18 year old, a 16 year old and two 15 year olds are facing a number of charges between them, including aggravated robbery, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle, shoplifting, and driving charges, police said.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Sheridan said the group also face a number of other charges not directly related to the robberies.
