A boy has been charged after an alleged armed robbery in Sydney’s South-West earlier this month.
About 7.35pm on Monday 4 July 2016, a 54-year-old woman was behind the counter of a small supermarket on Hillcrest Street when four teenagers entered.
One of the males was allegedly armed with a knife and as they approached the counter they threatened the woman while demanding cash and cigarettes.
The woman handed over a small sum of money and cigarettes and the teens ran from the store.
Police were called and a crime scene has been established while further investigations are carried out by Campsie detectives.
About 12pm today, police attended a home on Church Road, Yagoona, and arrested a 16-year-old boy.
He was taken to Bankstown Police Station and charged with robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon.
He was refused bail to appear at a children’s court tomorrow, NSW Police say.
Inquiries to identify the remaining three offenders continue.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stopers.
