Two teenagers have been arrested after businesses in the Pirimai shopping complex were hit by vandals who stole a small amount of cash.
Empire Coffee Roasters and the Pirimai Chippy were both broken into early on Sunday morning.
Police were called to the stores at 12.30am.
A police spokesperson said two young men fled on foot, and were located by police close by and arrested.
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John Osborne at the Pirimai Chippy said some of his stock was damaged, as well as his security systems.
An 18-year-old man was charged with burglary, possessing an offensive weapon, and unlawfully possessing cannabis. He was bailed and is due in court on May 18.
A 17-year-old was also arrested.
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