By Sumeyya Ilanbey
Two teenagers have been arrested following an attempted armed robbery at a Caroline Springs restaurant and Sydenham bottle shop last night.
Armed with metal bars and meat cleavers, and their faces covered in bandanas, three males smashed their way into the Slices restaurant, on Lake Street, about 9.50pm on Thursday.
Footage and photos of the incident show smashed windows and glass and coins scattered across the floor.
Police say the intruders attempted to steal the cash register but left empty-handed, fleeing in a Honda sedan before making their way to a bottle shop on Hume Drive, Sydenham.
A staff member at the bottle shop picked up a baseball bat and the offenders fled empty-handed. No one was injured during the incidents.
Police arrested a 16-year-old Sydenham boy and an 18-year-old Melton South man at a Taylors Hill address this morning.
Both are currently in custody. Police are still searching for the remaining offender. Police say the three males who entered the store were of Caucasian appearance.
Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
