Six youths have been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery in Palmerston this morning.
Around 8:50am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report a group of youths had allegedly stolen a carton of lighters from a business in the Bakewell shopping centre and threatened the victim.
Shortly after, a report was received that a group of youths had allegedly stolen items from a nearby shop.
The JESCC then received another report that a group of youths had allegedly stolen items from a service station at Bakewell and smashed a window.
Around 9:20am, it is alleged a group of youths was at the Palmerston Water Tower throwing an item at a woman and throwing bottles at cars.
The separate incidents are believed to have involved the same group of youths.
Palmerston General Duties and Strike Force Trident members attended and located eight youths aged 9 to 14 in the vicinity of the Water Tower.
Four males aged 12, 13, 13 and 14 and two females aged 12 and 13 were arrested and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House.
Two offenders were conveyed into the care of a responsible adult.
Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is urged contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
