A Tauranga teenager has been arrested
following an attempted robbery at the city's Bethlehem Shopping
Centre yesterday.
Shortly before midday a man threatened staff at the Dollar Value
store with what appeared to be a metal weightlifting bar.
He demanded cash but left empty handed.
A 17-year-old has been charged with assault with intent to rob.
The alleged offender was wearing a dark jacket and carrying a
blue bag and Detective Bryan Dudley said police wanted to hear from
any witnesses.
NZPA