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Search for armed robbers

21/11/2017

By Alesha Capone

Police have charged a man following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Wyndham Vale on Sunday night.

It is alleged three men brandishing knives stole cash and cigarettes from the Honour Avenue store about 9.30pm.

Detectives arrested an 18-year-old Wyndham Vale man on Monday afternoon and charged him with armed robbery. He was also charged in relation to an armed robbery at a supermarket in Hoppers Crossing on November 13.

Police are still searching for two other men in relation to the Wyndham Vale incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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