Teenagers arrested after alleged bus robberies in Hutt Valley

Two teenagers have been arrested following the alleged theft of four buses in Hutt Valley at the end of April.

The incidents, which occurred over six days starting on Wednesday, April 17, occurred at the same bus stop on High Street near Athlone Crescent North between 6pm and 8pm.

Police said that during the robberies, drivers were assaulted and cash registers “with minimal amounts of money” were taken.

“Thankfully (the drivers) only suffered minor injuries,” Detective Sergeant Martin Todd said.

The two youths, aged 15 and 16, were due to appear at Hutt Valley Youth Court on Wednesday, May 8.

“As the case is before the court, police cannot comment further,” Todd said.

He also thanked the community for their support in the investigation, “allowing us to identify the suspects and hold them accountable for their alleged crimes.”

“Everyone deserves to be able to do their job and go about their daily lives without feeling unsafe.”

This morning, a bus drivers’ union organizer said violence on Auckland’s public transport system has reached a “critical point”.