Teen in getaway car convicted after robbery

An 18-year-old that waited in the getaway car while her mates committed an aggravated robbery was convicted of receiving stolen property.

Anna Page pleaded guilty to the charge in Masterton District Court on Thursday.

According to the police summary of facts, Page had gone for a ride on March 24 with two associates.

They parked in Grey St, Masterton. Page stayed in the car while the two men got out, pulling on hoodies and covering their faces.

They were gone a short time before returning to the car and driving off at speed.

Page's associates had committed an aggravated robbery stealing cannabis, cash and two cell phones.

They drove to a rural area where one of the associates smashed one of the cell phones.

Page asked if she could have the other one, knowing it was stolen and was given it.

When spoken to by police, Page said she still had the cell phone and would return it to police. The cell phone was damaged and $200 reparation was sought.

Page said she did not know the robbery was going to take place before her associates left the car.

Defence lawyer Frank Minehan asked Page be given credit for her early guilty plea.

Judge Michael Behrens said he was concerned about the company Page was keeping. He ordered her to pay reparations of $200 and court costs of $130.