Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Counties Manukau Police have arrested and charged four men following an attempted robbery at a store in Taupo.
On Wednesday 26 July, Police were called to a store on Tamamutu Street, Taupo to reports of two men one with a firearm, damaging and attempting to take items. They are believed to have left the scene with two other people in a stolen vehicle.
It was very fortunate that no one was injured.
A search warrant was conducted at a Counties Manukau address where the group were taken into custody last Tuesday (23 August).
The four Counties Manukau based men have all been remanded in custody.
The men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, are due to reappear in Manukau District Court today and on 14 September, 22 November, and 17 November respectively.
They are facing a variety of charges in relation to the Taupo offending and other offending committed in the Tāmaki Makaurau area.
Charges include assault with intent to rob, aggravated robbery, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and participates in an organised crime group.
We acknowledge that this incident understandably shook those involved and we hope this result helps to make the community feel assured Police will hold offenders to account.
Police are continuing to investigate the attempted robbery and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
Anyone that has information that could assist Police in their enquiries is encouraged to contact 105 and reference file number 230824/9568.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
