Three alleged offenders had getaway plans foiled after an aggravated robbery in Manurewa this morning.
The Counties Manukau Major Crime Team have charged three teenagers after the incident which first occurred at around 7.15am.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Paea says three offenders entered the superette on Mahia Road.
"One of these offenders was allegedly carrying a hammer and threatened a worker at the store," he says.
"After stealing the till and other products, the offenders fled in a stolen vehicle and dumped it in a nearby street."
From there, the young people were allegedly seen getting into another vehicle.
Detective Senior Sergeant Paea says the public quickly provided information to Police about the new vehicle.
"Police camera operators tracked this vehicle's movements onto Alfriston Road," he says.
"From there a combined effort between the Eagle helicopter and ground units directed our focus to Ellen Street in Manurewa.
"The vehicle was found outside a property, and inside three males were arrested and a till, along with other property was recovered."
Two males, aged 17, have been charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in the Manukau Youth Court today.
A 16-year-old male has also been charged with aggravated robbery and assaulting a blunt instrument. He is also expected in the same court today.
"I'd like to acknowledge all the staff involved in this morning's response, which has resulted in these quick apprehensions."
