Four people, including two youths, have been charged following an incident in Shorewell Park yesterday.

Police were called about 1:30pm on Tuesday, after a 14-year-old entered a shop premises on Wiseman Street and allegedly threatened both staff and customers with a knife.

He then reportedly left the store and returned a short time later with several other people, who police allege caused damage to the premises.

The group then left the scene in a vehicle which was allegedly used to evade police.

The vehicle was located at a Shorewell Park address shortly after 3pm, and five people were arrested at the premises without incident.

Four people have since been charged:

The 14-year-old has been charged with armed robbery, destroy property, common assault, possessing a dangerous article and other offences.

Another 14-year-old boy has been charged with destroy property, drive whilst unlicenced and stealing.

A 19-year-old Smithton man has been charged with destroy property and trespass.

A 21-year-old Shorewell Park man has been charged with destroy property.

Investigations are continuing into the alleged evade incident, and anyone who observed a white Mitsubishi Triton dual cab Utility (C31MR) driving in the Shorewell Park and Ridgley area on Monday afternoon, or who has other relevant information, is asked to contact police.

Information can be provided to Burnie CIB on 131 444 (quote OR789809) or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can stay anonymous.