Five youths arrested after attempted robbery in Glen Eden

Wednesday 24 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 24 Sep 2025, 6:49pm

Five people aged between 12 and 14 have been arrested following an attempted aggravated robbery at a Glen Eden shop on Tuesday morning. The shop owner prevented the incident by quickly closing the store doors. The youths face charges including unlawful use of a motor vehicle and will be referred to Youth Aid.

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1. StuffWed 24 Sep 2025, 6:15pm

   Five youths arrested after attempted robbery in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 24 Sep 2025, 6:34pm

   Police arrest five youth after aggravated robbery attempt in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 24 Sep 2025, 6:49pm

   Glen Eden shop owner thwarts attempted robbery, five youths arrested (opens in new tab)