Brimbank Embona detectives have charged two teenagers following two armed robberies in Caroline Springs and Sydenham last night.

A restaurant on Lake Street in Caroline Springs and a bottle shop on Hume Drive in Sydenham were allegedly robbed about 10pm.

A small amount of cash was stolen.

A 16-year-old Sydenham boy has been charged with possess a prohibited weapon, possess firearm and possess ammunition.

He has been bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

An 18-year-old Melton South man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and other theft related offences.

He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

The investigation remains ongoing.