Three males have been charged following an alleged series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s north yesterday.

The alleged incidents took place at a jewellery store in Lalor and a tobacconist in Preston.

The three were arrested following a pursuit that ended on the West Gate Bridge just before 5.30pm yesterday.

A 17-year-old Cranbourne north boy and a 17-year-old Cranbourne boy have been charged with numerous offences including armed robbery, burglary, theft of motor vehicle and reckless conduct.

They have both been remanded to appear in a children’s court.

An 18-year-old Hampton Park man has also been charged with numerous offences including armed robbery, burglary, theft of motor vehicle and reckless conduct.

He has been remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later today.