Armed robbery, Lockyer
Police have charged a boy after a series of incidents in Upper Lockyer yesterday.
It will be alleged that around 2.40pm a stolen vehicle containing four male juveniles rolled on McDonald Road. A 36-year-old man stopped at the scene of the crash to render assistance when the male driver allegedly presented a replica firearm, stole the man’s utility and drove away.
Three male passengers, aged 13, 14 and 15, were left behind with minor injuries and were transported to the Toowoomba Base hospital for treatment.
PolAir and Dog Squad officers commenced a search of the area and located the stolen utility around 5.20pm at Darling Heights. Police located the driver a short time later on Bridge Street, Wilsonton.
A 15-year-old Grantham boy has been charged with enter premises with intent, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, armed robbery in company, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, fail to remain at the scene of a traffic crash, and carry exposed weapon in a public place. He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
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