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Robbery with machete leads to charges against two teens

Doris Bregolisse / Global Okanagan

KELOWNA —  A pair of Kelowna teens are facing charges after allegedly robbing the McCulloch Station Pub Liquor Store Tuesday night.

The two young men, aged 16 and 17, entered the liquor store wearing masks and armed with a machete-type knife.

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“They allegedly demanded money from the register, took several bottles of liquor and smashed glass throughout the store,” said Kelowna RCMP Cst. Kris Clark.

The teens have been charged with armed robbery, disguise with intent, uttering threats and mischief.

Both have been released from custody after appearing before a Judicial Justice of the Peace Wednesday night.

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