Christchurch teenager in court after alleged spate of dairy and petrol station armed robberies 16 May, 2021 10:52 PM 2 minutes to read A teen appeared briefly at Christchurch District Court this morning charged with armed robberies. NZ Herald A teenager charged over a spate of armed robberies of Christchurch dairies and petrol stations, allegedly targeting cash and tobacco, has made a brief appearance in court. The 19-year-old woman appeared from custody at Christchurch District Court this morning, facing five charges, including three of aggravated robbery. Police allege she was responsible for four robberies at retail premises in Christchurch, with the first allegedly occurring on Bealey Ave just before 7pm on Saturday, the accused armed with what looked like a firearm and making off with cash.