Four masked youths who allegedly entered a Whangārei service station and threatened the attendant before taking off with several items were taken into custody last night.
Two youths both aged 17 and another duo aged 18 were arrested after police were alerted to an alleged aggravated robbery at an address on Western Hills Drive around 9pm.
The Advocate understands that the four youths entered a Caltex station and allegedly fled, in their vehicle, with several items including vapes and cash from the till.
Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom said her officers quickly located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit after they failed to stop.
The offenders continued to flee before their vehicle was successfully spiked when heading north on Western Hills Dr, Kensington.