TWEED POLICE have charged a 16-year-old boy with the alleged robbery of Foodworks Murwillumbah supermarket.
He was refused bail and appeared at a children’s court today Saturday, December 17.
Police said at 6pm on Thursday, December 15, the boy allegedly armed with knives entered the Brisbane Street supermarket.
He allegedly approached a female staff member, threatened her and demanded money.
The boy left the store with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
The woman was not physically injured.
Following inquiries, today (Saturday, December 17), a 16-year-old boy was charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon. He was also charged with possess prohibited drug.
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