A teenage boy has been charged following an alleged armed robbery on the Central Coast last month.
Shortly before 7pm on Thursday 2 April 2020, an 18-year-old male shop attendant was working at a service station on Orana Road, Gwandalan, when a male entered the store and allegedly threatened him with a pistol, demanding cash.
The armed male took a sum of cash and fled the scene.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and established a crime scene.
Following extensive inquiries, police attended a Gwandalan home and executed a search warrant about 6am yesterday (Thursday 30 April 2020).
While at the location, officers spoke with and arrested a 16-year-old boy.
He was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon and possess prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to face a children's court later today.
