Police have charged a 12-year-old boy with the aggravated robbery of Big Barrel in Hastings.
The liquor store was robbed about 7pm on Monday on Maraekakaho Road, Hastings.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave de Lange said two males, aged 17 and 18, and a 15-year-old girl, have also been charged with aggravated robbery.
All four people arrested will be appearing in Hastings District Court today.