Two 14-year-olds charged after alleged North Shore robberies
Thursday 17 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Two 14-year-old girls have been arrested following two alleged aggravated robberies on Auckland's North Shore. Police say the first incident occurred in Takapuna on 22 August, while the second took place in Belmont on 13 September involving the same victim.
Key facts
4 facts
- Two 14-year-old girls charged with various offences
- First incident occurred 22 August in Takapuna
- Second incident occurred 13 September in Belmont
- Second 14-year-old girl due in court 30 September
The full story
1 min read · 3 outlets
A 14-year-old girl is facing charges of aggravated robbery after allegedly targeting the same victim in two separate incidents. The first incident occurred near Takapuna Beach on 22 August, while a second aggravated robbery allegedly took place in Belmont on 13 September. Police say the second attack involved the same victim and offender as the initial August incident.
A second 14-year-old girl has been charged and is due in North Shore Youth Court on 30 September. She faces counts of aggravated robbery, two counts of assault with intent to injure, shoplifting, and taking or using a document dishonestly. The first 14-year-old offender has been remanded in custody with further charges pending.
The investigation, known as Operation Jacaranda, began following an August attack where two teenage girls were allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group they had been associating with. Police are continuing to search for a second alleged offender involved in the September 13 incident. So far, four teenagers aged between 14 and 16 have been referred to Youth Aid.
Where reports differ
- One report mentions a community post alleging victims were stripped and spat on, while another describes the victims being separated and robbed of personal items
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and 1News.