Police have charged a teenager following an attempted armed robbery of a local business in Berserker this afternoon.

It is alleged the youth entered the Little Musgrave Street store just after 2pm armed with a knife.

He allegedly threatened the employee and demanded cash.

The 71-year-old attendant allegedly threw an object at the boy and he fled the store empty handed. 

The 15-year-old has been charged with one count of attempted armed robbery and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justices Act

 

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