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Three Tarneit youths have been charged after an alleged armed robbery at JD Sports in Pacific Werribee. Police arrested them following a chase across Hoppers Crossing and Wyndham Vale.
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three youths following an alleged armed robbery at Pacific Werribee in Hoppers Crossing.
Police allege three male offenders entered the JD Sports store on Heaths Road about 4.30pm on 21 August, armed with hammers. They are accused of threatening staff and stealing clothing items before fleeing to a Nissan Patrol with allegedly stolen plates.
The vehicle sped off on Barber Drive but was quickly cordoned by officers. One occupant was arrested nearby on Westmill Drive, while two others fled on foot before being arrested later in Wyndham Vale.
An 18-year-old Tarneit man was charged with armed robbery, affray, theft and possessing a dangerous article. He was remanded to appear at Sunshine Magistrates’ Court.
A 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, both from Tarneit, were also charged with armed robbery, affray, theft and possessing a dangerous article. They were bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.
