Armed robbery charges, Birkdale
Police have charged a man and a boy following the alleged armed robbery of a man at Birkdale this afternoon.
Around 4.15pm, police will allege two males confronted the man at a shopping centre on Mary Pleasant Drive before producing a knife and stealing a sum of cash.
It is further alleged the two then fled the scene on foot but were located by police a short time later.
No was one injured during the incident.
An 18-year-old Redbank Plains man is charged with one count of armed robbery and is expected to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court on June 25.
A 17-year-old Northgate boy is charged with one count each of armed robbery and going armed to cause fear.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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Quote this reference number: QP1801149865.
