A teenager has been charged over an armed hold-up at a South Maitland service station on Wednesday night.
Police say a group entered the outlet at around 11 o’clock, allegedly threatening a worker with a knife before stealing several drinks and leaving the scene.
Officers later arrested two 16-year-olds and an 18-year-old.
The older teen has been charged, while police say the two 16-year-olds have been released pending further inquiries.