Attributable to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Andrea McBeth:
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Hamilton CIB have arrested a 20-year-old man in relation to a number of aggravated robberies and attempted aggravated robberies across the city over the past week.
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Between Saturday 7 August and Tuesday 10 August, six aggravated robberies and attempted aggravated robberies were committed by three armed men at dairies and superettes across Hamilton.
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A search warrant was carried out at a Hamilton address on Saturday and one of the men believed to be involved in all six incidents was arrested.??
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The 20-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on 16 August on charges relating to aggravated robbery, assault with intent to rob, and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.?
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Other evidential material was also located and seized during the search warrant.
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Hamilton CIB would like to thank the public for their assistance in providing information that led to the identification of those involved.
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Enquiries continue into locating the further two outstanding men also believed to be involved.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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