January 19, 3.40pm:Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion they robbed a service station with eight others in Katherine.
Police received reports about 5.50am Monday that a group of up to 10 youths entered a service station in Katherine East .
Police said one individual was suspected of carrying an edged weapon and threatened an employee.
The group allegedly stole the employee’s phone and wallet, as well as a “significant quantity” of cigarettes and store items, then fled the scene on foot.
Police said the employee was uninjured.
Following patrols in the area, officers said they arrested a 16-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy, both of whom remain in police custody and are assisting with enquiries.
Police said they will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2005.
Investigations remain ongoing and eight offenders remain at large.
Extracted in full from: https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/top-end-crime-weapons-seized-in-wadeye-following-disturbance/news-story/d95d5dc27f4189884c8553864c19a2d6
