Five youths have been apprehended following an alleged robbery in Taupō earlier today.
The incident occurred at Michael Hill Taupō jewellery store on Horomatangi St about 11.20am.
Bay of Plenty and Taupō Police confirmed that five youths were taken into custody and were “assisting police with inquiries”.
Store manager Christy Wang said three female staff members were in the store at the time and were shaken after the incident but not hurt. She was arranging counselling for them.
Wang was not on duty at the time but she understood the youths may have been brandishing a hammer. Cabinets were broken in the incident and jewellery was allegedly taken.