An extensive air and ground search has paid off for Mandurah detectives and police officers, after four people were arrested on a string of charges.
Detectives called in a police helicopter last Thursday to assist in finding a 18-year-old Leda man and 17-year-old Coodanup boy, who were allegedly involved in an armed hold-up.
Mandurah detectives will allege the duo threatened a Mirrabooka man in Pinjarra with scissors and ordered him to hand over a phone, two laptops, a watch, cash and other items.
The man targeted, who was an off duty security officer visiting a colleague at a construction site, handed over the items and the pair fled the scene.
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The theft happened on March 6.
On the morning of March 8, detectives and police conducted searches in Mandurah.
Officers searched several addresses before finding the duo at a Coodanup address.
They were taken into custody and charged with aggravated armed robbery.
The Coodanup 17-year-old appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on March 9, and was remanded in custody to appear on March 23 in the Children's Court of Western Australia.
The Leda man also appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on March 9, and was remanded in custody to appear on March 14 in the Magistrates Court Stirling Gardens.
Detective senior sergeant Trevor Troy said the helicopter allowed authorities to see the men fleeing the Coodanup home, which led to their capture.
Police Air Wing often assist police with investigations.
