Police arrested four young lads on Sunday night for allegedly breaking into the BWS liquor store on Seacombe Road, Seacliff Park.
The four were caught by police after they smashed a window and stole a bottle of vodka at about 10.40pm.
A 12-year-old and 15- year-old from Seacombe Gardens, a 14-year-old from Elizabeth East and a 16-year-old of no address will face Court at a later date. Enquiries continue in relation to a fifth offender