A youth alleged to have robbed a store in Taupō was returned to the scene of the crime by a family member.
Police were called to businesses on Wairakei Drive at around 9.50pm after reports of a robbery.
Police responded immediately, but the offender had already fled the scene.
However, the youth was returned to the scene by a family member shortly afterwards.
They were then taken into custody.
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They were due to appear in the Taupō Youth Court today, charged with aggravated robbery.
No injuries were reported.
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