Armed robbery charge, Boronia Heights
Police have charged a teenage boy with armed robbery following investigations into the robbery of a Boronia Heights bottle shop last evening.
It will be alleged that a male entered the Middle Road business around 6.30pm armed with a knife and carrying a container with flammable liquid.
Police will allege he ignited the liquid, placing it on the counter and demanded cash.
The male fled on foot with a sum of money.
A 16-year-old Boronia Heights teen will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justices Act. He was also charged with three drug related offences – possession of a dangerous drug, possession of a utensil and possession of a thing.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
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.
