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Tuesday, 18 October 2016 - 5:06pm |
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Three people charged after campervan robberies

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West Coast Police have charged three people with aggravated robbery and burglary following recent offending targeting campervans in the Cobden area.?
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The three people - aged 16, 16 and 17 - appeared in Greymouth Youth Court today. ??
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A number of other people are also being spoken to in relation to the offending and further arrests may be made.?
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“None of the victims - who were all overseas tourists - were injured during the robberies, however they were understandably shaken and are being supported by their embassies and Victim Support,” says Detective Sergeant Kirsten Norton.?
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“I’d like to reassure the victims, and other tourists and visitors to the area, that the people responsible for these robberies are being held to account. ? We take this type of offending very seriously and will not tolerate it in our communities.” ?
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Police would like to hear from anyone in the wider Greymouth area who saw a red, older model Subaru Justy hatchback between 8pm on Monday 17 October and 2am on Tuesday 18 October. ? Please call Greymouth Police on 03 768 1600. ? Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.