Attempted armed robbery arrest – Boronia Heights

Police have charged a 15-year-old boy over the alleged attempted armed robbery of a convenience store at Boronia Heights yesterday morning.

It is alleged shortly after 5am yesterday a male entered the Middle Road store, produced a knife and made demands for money.

The attendant refused to hand over cash and the man left the store empty-handed.

Police arrested a 15-year-old Greenbank boy in the area a short time later and charged him with one count of attempted armed robbery.

He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.

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.