An Auckland dairy worker turned their store into a makeshift holding cell yesterday afternoon after a teen attempted an armed robbery.
Detective Senior Sergeant, Scott Armstrong said an 18-year-old approached a superette on Queens Rd, Panmure at around 2.50pm yesterday.
The teen presented a knife towards a staff member working in the shop at the time and made demands.
![The teen presented a knife towards the Panmure worker and made demands. Photo / Google Maps](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PJ77GBQ22RG6HOMVPO3RKGLMKI.jpg?auth=e55b3e73f718c7ff7cc85eefe6484dbf1253ab6842774a8744da8b10e40fd153&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)
As the offender jumped behind the counter and stole the cash register, it proved to be a distraction as the worker left the store and trapped the offender inside.