Arrests made over Hawke's Bay aggravated robbery

Arrests have been made over a robbery at Big Barrel Liquor Store earlier this week. PHOTO/PAUL TAYLOR

Police have arrested two young people for an aggravated robbery of a Hastings liquor store earlier this week.

This morning Hawke's Bay Police arrested two youths in relation to the aggravated robbery of the Big Barrel Liquor Store in Havelock North on Sunday 28 May 2017.

Both will appear in the Hastings Youth Court next Wednesday 7 June 2017, charged with aggravated robbery.

Police said they would still like to identify two other youths who were involved in the incident.

They would also like to locate the driver of a silver Honda Jazz or Honda Fit, which the offenders got in to when they fled the scene in.

The public are also being reminded that Police will be offering a reward for any information provided through Crimestoppers as part of the recent 'There's nothing good about stolen goods' campaign that leads to a successful prosecution of these offenders committing aggravated robberies.

It is important to note however that to be eligible for a reward people will need to provide details to Crimestoppers when making that call.

-Any information that could assist Police with their inquiries can be provided to Detective Sergeant Darryl Moore on (06) 211 3726. Alternatively, information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.