Five teens arrested within an hour after violent dairy robbery in Henderson

Five teens have been arrested after a dairy on Henderson Valley Rd was robbed this morning. Photo / Google Street View

Five teenagers have been arrested over a violent robbery in West Auckland this morning.

Five males disguised with scarves and face masks entered the dairy on Henderson Valley Rd, brandishing batons and bars, Senior Sergeant Tony Miller, of the Waitemata District Command Centre, said.

Four of the offenders took cigarettes and the till with money in it. A fifth offender allegedly pointed an imitation firearm at the shop owner, who was then kicked in the face.

Police were called just after 7.15am.

Detective Sergeant Murray Free said members of the public who had seen the offenders driving away sent police in the right direction.

Police located five males at an address on Scenic Dr, along with the till, cigarettes and other property taken from the dairy.

The arrest happened within an hour of the robbery.

"A speedy response from police to the scene and a rapid investigation by the Tactical Crime Unit has resulted in the arrest of five people and the seizure of a vehicle," Miller said. "This was a solid piece of police work, which included a foot chase by officers."

The shop assistant was injured but did not require treatment, Miller said.

Five males, one aged 18, three aged 17 and one 14-year-old, appeared in court this afternoon, where police opposed bail.

"Police will not tolerate this type of crime, which targets people providing a vital service to our communities," Miller said.