Police have arrested six teenage boys following an armed robbery at a licenced premises in Sunshine on the 12 January 2020. The male offenders entered the Durham Street business about 10.30pm attempting to purchase alcohol but were asked to leave the bottle shop due to their age. One of the teenagers took a slab of beer and walked out of the store without paying while some of the group remained in the store.
Another offender then jumped onto the counter and allegedly produced a machete while the others stole more alcohol before leaving the store. A male staff member was allegedly assaulted from behind, causing him to fall to the ground before the group ran from the scene. A short time later police arrested six males nearby. A 14-year-old Wyndham Vale boy, 14-year-old Albanvale boy and a 15-year-old Sunshine West boy have been charged with armed robbery and will appear in a children’s court. A 14-year-old Sunshine North boy has been charged with recklessly cause injury and bailed to appear in a children’s court. A 14-year-old Hoppers Crossing boy has been charged with theft and bailed to appear in a children’s court. A 16-year-old boy was charged for theft on unrelated matters and bailed to appear in a children’s court.

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