Partnerships between Police and the Hamilton City Council have proved fruitful in catching ramraiders

Council CCTV helped Police grab four offenders - after the robbery of a Barton Street store last night.

Senior Sergent Scott McKenzie says the relationship gives police information in real time, which can help an early response.

Four young people are appearing in Hamilton Youth Court today on a number of charges

They're also accused of involvement in an early morning aggravated robbery at an Avalon Drive dairy.