19 Apr 2023

Two youths arrested and charged following aggravated robbery in Rotorua

1:21 pm on 19 April 2023
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Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Two young people have been arrested and charged following an aggravated robbery in Rotorua.

Police said the robbery took place at a business on Sunset Road on Monday.

Two youths have since been arrested and are due to appear in Rotorua Youth Court today.

"We acknowledge our community's concern following this incident and hope that the arrest and court appearance of the offenders provides some reassurance that police take this offending very seriously."