Update: armed robbery charges, Natural Bridge
A man and a girl have been charged following a robbery that occurred on August 15 at Natural Bridge.
Around 11.30pm on August 15, a man and a woman were approached when returning to their car on Nerang-Murwilumbah Road when it will be alleged they were approached by two men who stole their vehicle at knifepoint.
The stolen vehicle was involved in a traffic crash on the Pacific Motorway at Gaven around 10.10pm last night, and it will be further alleged that two people fled the car and ran into bushland.
Police have located a man and a girl a short time later, and both were taken into custody.
A 16-year-old Highland Park girl has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justices Act.
A 19-year-old man Nerang man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
Investigations are continuing.
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