Second arrest in Taupo attempted robbery

As stated by Detective Sergeant Andy Livingstone, Taupo CIB:

Police has arrested a second person in relation to the attempted robbery of a central Taupo jeweller on Monday, 8 July.

A 36-year-old man handed himself in to Police this morning and is in custody.

He will appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow morning charged with unlawful taking, burglary, aggravated assault and the use of a firearm to prevent detention of another.

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