A teenager has been charged with attempted armed robbery on the mid-north coast yesterday (Thursday 12 March, 2015).

About 9.10pm, Tuesday 10 March 2015, police will allege a 15-year-old, armed with two knives, entered a take-away store on the Pacific Highway, Nambucca Heads.

She was wearing a black jumper and had her face covered.

The teen allegedly approached the till area, demanding money. The staff opened the till, showing her there was no money in it.

The 15 year old has allegedly thrown items around the store and held both knives out toward a staff member before running from the store.

No property was taken during the incident and no one was injured.

Police were called and investigations into the incident led to the arrest of a 15-year-old at Nambucca Heads about 1pm yesterday (Thursday 12 March, 2015).

She was taken to Macksville Police Station and charged with attempted armed robbery.

The teen was granted strict conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on Thursday 9 April, 2015.