Ballarat armed robbery: Teen arrested after allegedly threatening Bakery Hill store attendant with knife, stealing alcohol

A brazen teenager allegedly hit up a Ballarat store for alcohol twice in one night, threatening a store attendant with a knife before returning again to demand more booze.

A teen has been arrested after allegedly threatening a Ballarat store attendant with a knife after stealing alcohol.

A brazen teenager allegedly hit up a Ballarat store for alcohol twice in one night, threatening a sales person with a knife.

After the alleged incidents the teen allegedly fled to a licenced premises where officers picked him up shortly later.

Police have been told the 15-year-old allegedly walked into a store on Humffray St in Bakery Hill Sunday night, where he allegedly stole alcohol and threatened a salesperson with a knife, about 9.50pm.

The teen then left, only to allegedly return to the store and demand more alcohol from the salesperson.

Police said the 32-year-old store attendant then grabbed the teenager, pushed him out the door, locked it and called police.

Police believe the teen then fled to a licenced premises on Mair St before he was arrested by officers a short time later.

He has been released on summons to attend a children’s court at a later date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.