Police have detained four males in custody for the alleged armed robbery of a Moonah business on Thursday night.
The arrests come after detectives from Glenorchy CIB, with the assistance of South East CIB, uniformed officers from Glenorchy, Bridgewater and Hobart divisions, plus specialist resources, conducted simultaneous searches of two Claremont properties this morning.
Four suspects were safely taken into custody about 5.30am.
Two Claremont men, aged 20 and 19, a 16-year-old Claremont boy, and a 14-year-old Bridgewater boy have been jointly charged with aggravated armed robbery and held for court appearances later today.
During the searches, police allege several items of stolen property including smoking devices and lighters were located.
The arrests follow the alleged armed robbery of a business on Main Rd, Moonah, about 8.50pm on Thursday.
Police allege two males entered the store and demanded cash and lighters, before briefly leaving the premises, only to return in the company of two other males.
A male worker was allegedly threatened and sustained non life-threatening injuries during the incident in which various items were taken from the store.
Police are calling for any witnesses, or people with dashcam or CCTV footage in the area near 50 Main Rd, Moonah, about 8.50pm Thursday, to come forward.
Contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au
