Three teenagers have been arrested in relation to armed robberies in Thomastown and Laverton between January 8 and January 10.
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The teens, two aged 16 and one 17, were arrested at a Sunshine shopping centre on Sunday morning.
The robberies occurred at service stations in Laverton North on January 8, and on Keon Parade and Dalton Road in Thomastown on January 10.
A 16-year-old from Reservoir was charged with armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle, theft, false imprisonment and assault, a police spokeswoman said.
A 16-year-old from Tarneit and a 17-year-old from Kurunjang were charged with armed robbery, theft of motor vehicle and theft.
The two 16-year-olds were charged in relation to the Keon Parade robbery. The 17-year-old was charged over the Dalton Road robbery. All three teens also face charges over the Laverton North armed robbery.
