Attempted Armed Robbery, Helensvale
Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a woman at Helensvale yesterday (May 4).
Around 7.30pm, a woman offered two teenagers, a boy and girl, a lift from Harbour Town Shopping Centre, driving them to Mullawa Crescent where she was threatened with a knife while demands were made for her vehicle.
The woman refused to comply, driving away. In doing so, she struck the girl with the vehicle, causing serious injuries.
The man then fled the area on foot.
The woman sustained a minor cut to her hand, however she refused medical attention.
A 15-year-old girl was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Early investigations indicate that it is not believed that the victim is known to the offenders.
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