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Hamilton teenager sentenced after series of dairy and liquor store robberies

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldRNZFriday 14 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Destiny Church, Noel Cocurullo

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Solo Turner, 19, was unable to avoid imprisonment following a spree of violent robberies in Hamilton. The offences included attacking a storekeeper with a hammer at various dairies and a liquor store. His lawyer suggested the teenager was driven by instinct due to his poverty.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Fri 14 Mar 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Hammer-wielding teen who took part in spree of dairy robberies unable to avoid imprisonment (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Recidivist armed robber Solo Turner and his rehab with Destiny Church’s Man Up programme (opens in new tab)

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