Police have charged a man over two alleged armed robberies on the Central Coast.
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About 6.30pm on Sunday a man, armed with a knife, entered a liquor store on Victoria Street, East Gosford.
He allegedly threatened an employee and demanded cash, but was chased off with a broom.
About 7.30pm the same day, the man allegedly entered a supermarket in Victoria Street, East Gosford, and jumped onto the checkout counter.
He allegedly threatened a male staff member with a knife and stole cash before fleeing the store.
No one was injured in either incident.
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District commenced an investigation.
An 18-year-old man, from Curl Curl, attended Dee Why Police Station on Wednesday where he was arrested.
He was charged with two counts of robbery armed with an offensive weapon and refused bail to appear at Manly Local Court on Thursday.
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