Police have charged three people following an armed robbery in Cardwell yesterday afternoon, 26 July.
It will be alleged about 6.35pm, the trio approached a white Hyundai Accent at a rest stop on the Bruce Highway.
A 27-year-old Ayr woman, a 26-year-old Rasmussen man and a 17-year-old Rasmussen boy have allegedly then demanded the driver of the Hyundai handover his keys, wallet and phone, before one of them reportedly threatened the driver with a firearm before demanding he exit the vehicle.
The driver, an 18-year-old German tourist, complied and reported the incident to police.
The vehicle was located entering Townsville and following a coordinated response involving Tactical Crime Squad officers, Dog Squad and Polair, the three offenders were arrested.
A 27-year-old Ayr woman and 26-year-old Rasmussen man were both charged with two counts of armed robbery in company.
They are expected to appear before the Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow, 28 July.
The 17-year-old Rasmussen boy was also charged with two counts of armed robbery in company.
He is expected to appear before the Townsville Children’s Court tomorrow, 28 July.
Investigations are ongoing.
