Police were quick on the heels of a trio allegedly responsible for an aggravated robbery and car theft in Glen Eden on Wednesday.
Just before 4pm, Police were called to an eatery on Glendale Road following a report of three people making demands and taking money from a till.
Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says the group fled in a light blue Nissan Tiida prior to Police arrival.
“The vehicle, which had been confirmed as stolen, was later located abandoned on Adam Sundae Place, near an address known to Police.
“Police deployed to the area quickly, setting up cordons around Solar Road.”
Acting Detective Inspector Goldie says Delta were then able to track from the vehicle to an address on Solar Road where three youths were quickly taken into custody.
“This was a great example of Police utilising their local knowledge to assist in identifying and locating the people involved.
“I would like to thank all staff involved for their great collective work in bringing this to a quick resolution.”
A 14-year-old male will appear in Waitākere Youth Court on 31 March charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully getting into a vehicle.
Two other males, both 13, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.
