Three juveniles are in custody for their alleged involvement in separate robberies in Lautoka on Sunday night.

Police say all suspects aged 15, 16, and 17 were arrested by the Western Division Joint Operation Team following information received.

It’s alleged the three broke into the Value Phone Store along Yasawa Street in Lautoka and allegedly stole gadgets, recharge cards and some cash.

In another incident, the Lautoka Farmers Chemical Store was broken into by the same juveniles.

They allegedly stole gas lighters and got away with some loose coins.

The incident was discovered by a Police Officer who was on beat patrol.

He then lodged a report at the Lautoka Police Station.

Some stolen items from both shops were recovered as an investigation continues.