Teen arrested for armed robbery of Gisborne dairy

An arrest has been made in realtion to the Huxley Rd Dairy robbery with a weapon in Gisborne. Photo / Google Maps

A man has been arrested in relation to the aggravated robbery of a Gisborne dairy yesterday.

Police said the Huxley Rd Dairy was held up yesterday about 6.15am by a man toting a "long sharp weapon" who threatened the shop worker and left with some items.

The shop worker chased the robber from the shop. The worker was not injured but was left shaken by the incident.

A 17-year-old man was arrested last night and charged with aggravated robbery.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear in the Gisborne District Court tomorrow.

"This quick result has come about thanks to a fantastic team effort from police, including dog tracking, use of local knowledge and some excellent forensic and detective work," police said.

"Gisborne police are thrilled they have been able to find the person responsible for this nasty robbery and get a result for the victim and the community."