Police have arrested four teenagers in Boronia following an alleged theft yesterday afternoon.
Officers have been told a group of teenagers allegedly attended a supermarket on Station Street, Ferntree Gully, just before 5.30pm on 7 March.
It is believed the group allegedly attempted to steal items from the business, before one of the teenagers allegedly threatened a worker with a weapon.
No one was injured.
Investigators believe the group fled the scene on foot, before boarding a nearby train.
Officers arrested the group a short time later in Boronia and seized a machete.
A 16-year-old Beerwah girl has been charged with affray, assault in company, unlawful assault and attempted theft. She was bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.
A 16-year-old Croydon boy was released pending summons.
A 14-year-old Wantirna girl was released pending summons.
A 15-year-old Hallam girl was release pending further enquiries.
