A teenager will face court charged after an alleged armed robbery in the state's south.
About 8.20pm yesterday (Friday 17 October 2025), police were called to a tobacconist on Argyle Street, Moss Vale, following reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to The Hume Police District attended and were told a group of teenagers allegedly entered the store and threatened a man with a machete, before taking items and leaving the area on foot.
No injuries were reported in relation to the incident.
Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the incident.
About 2.55am this morning (Saturday 18 October 2025), police were called to the same store following reports a group were attempting to break in.
Police attended and arrested a 15-year-old boy at the scene.
He was taken to Southern Highlands Police Station where he was charged with:
- Robbery armed with offensive weapon
- Aggravated break and enter dwelling etc in company steal less than or equal to $60,000
- Possess means of disguising face with intent commit indictable offence
- Deal with property proceeds of crime under $100,000 and,
- Custody of knife in public place.
The boy was granted conditional bail to appear in a children's court on Tuesday 11 November 2025.
Inquiries are ongoing to locate four others believed to be involved.
Anyone with information or CCTV or dash cam footage is urged to contact The Hume Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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