Armed robbery, Loganlea
A woman has been charged after an armed robbery on a taxi driver at Loganlea this morning.
Around 12.40am, a taxi picked up a woman from a railway station at Loganlea.
When the taxi arrived at its destination in Haig Road, it is alleged the woman has attempted to steal the driver’s mobile phone.
A struggle ensued and the woman allegedly produced a small knife.
The driver disarmed the woman, but was punched to the face causing a laceration and swelling to his eye.
The Logan Tactical Crime Squad was on a proactive patrol in the area and apprehended the woman.
A 28-year-old Holmview woman has been charged with armed robbery with violence.
She is expected to face the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today.
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.
