Armed robbery, Broadbeach
Two girls have been charged by detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit following an incident that occurred inside a Broadbeach unit last night.
It will be alleged that around 6pm last night, a 15-year-old girl was assaulted by a group of juveniles inside a Gold Coast Highway unit complex.
The juveniles then allegedly threatened the girl with a knife and made demands for personal property.
The 15-year-old girl complied and handed over her mobile phone, bag, and a number of item of clothing before fleeing the scene and reporting the matter to police.
Police conducted patrols and located a number of juveniles in a nearby park.
Two girls aged 13 and 14 years have been charged with robbery with violence in company and deprivation of liberty.
The juveniles will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.
Police investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.
