Armed robbery, Forest Lake
Police are investigating after a young woman was threatened with a firearm and robbed as she walked from a bus stop in Forest Lake last night.
The 19-year-old woman left the stop on Forest Lake Boulevard around 8.10pm and was walking along Settlers Circuit when she heard footsteps approaching behind her.
She was then tackled to the ground by an unknown person wearing a balaclava who produced what appeared to be a handgun and held it to her head.
The man threatened the woman, demanding the passcode to her phone.
The victim’s mobile and wallet were snatched from her by the man and given to another two unknown offenders.
The trio then fled on foot along Settlers Circuit toward Forest Lake Boulevard.
The woman did not sustain any serious physical injury as a result of the incident.
The man who assaulted the woman is described as around 172cm tall and was wearing a black balaclava and black gloves. The two accomplices were also wearing dark clothing.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP1801417372.
