Auckland police have arrested a 16-year-old boy following a "violent" early morning robbery at a Western Springs petrol station.
Auckland CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said police's investigation has "progressed" since the robbery on Great North Rd just after midnight on Wednesday.
But Det Snr Srg Friend said enquires are still ongoing to locate the second offender involved.
He said detectives located and arrested a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday afternoon.
"Police have charged the male with aggravated robbery and unlawfully getting into vehicle."
He added the violent robbery left the overnight petrol station worker shaken.
"Police take this sort of offending incredibly seriously and our staff work hard to hold offenders accountable for the harm they inflict."
The young teenager is now before the Auckland Youth Court.
Police are asking anyone who has information that could assist police with their enquiries to contact them on 105 and quote file number 230503/3501.
Alternatively, information can be provided through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
