A youth who allegedly stole cash, speakers, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club.
Sergeant Matt Lee said police were called to a Great King St convenience store about 5pm on Monday after a male youth entered the store and verbally threatened violence towards staff while stealing confectionery.
"He threw the bag of confectionery to a waiting female youth when staff attempted to stop him."
The pair fled and were not able to be located when police arrived.
About two hours later, members of the Wakari Bowling Club arriving for a game discovered two youths in their clubrooms.
"The youths had smashed the pane of glass in the front door to gain entry," Sgt Lee said.
"They stole several bottles of alcohol, cash and a speaker from the premises."
The police dog squad attended and a female youth was tracked to a nearby street and arrested.
"A male youth was located and attempted to hide in the bushes at a nearby address and was arrested by police.
"[He] was the same male youth from the earlier incident in the convenience store."
He was charged with robbery and burglary.
The female youth was charged with burglary, breaching bail and failing to provide ID particulars to police.
