Update: Two youths arrested following Hilton robbery and Salisbury disturbance

Just before 9.30 am, yesterday (Thursday 2 January), police were called to Sir Donald Bradman Drive after reports four suspects threatened staff before stealing items from the store.

The suspects were seen running north on South Road. Patrols attended the scene and conducted a search of the area however were able to locate the suspects.

It is alleged one of the suspects was carrying a baseball bat used to damage items in the store.

Crime Scene investigators and detectives attended the scene.

Thankfully, there were not reported physical injuries to staff at the scene.

At 2.30pm yesterday, police were called to a shopping centre at Salisbury in relation to a disturbance. As a result, two youths, an 11-year-old boy from Elizabeth South and a 10-year-old boy from Andrews Farm were arrested. They were charged with assault, disorderly behaviour and carry an offensive weapon.

Western District Detectives conducting the investigation in relation to the Hilton robbery further charged these youths with two counts of theft and one count of robbery. They have been bailed on all charges to appear in the Elizabeth Youth Court on 28 February.