15-year-old charged after failed robbery
A 15-year-old Greenbank boy has been charged with attempted armed robbery after a failed hold-up of a Boronia Heights convenience store.
A police spokesperson said the teenager was arrested by police shortly after 5am on Sunday.
The spokesperson said police alleged the boy entered the store, produced a knife and demanded money.
The shop attendant refused to hand over cash and the boy left the store with nothing.
The spokesperson said the teenager would be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.