Attempted armed robbery charges, Kippa Ring
Detectives have charged a man and a woman following an alleged attempted armed robbery at Kippa Ring yesterday morning, December 14.
At about 8am, a 22-year-old man witnessed a green sedan pull up next to a man aged in his 40s, who was riding his bicycle on Henzell Street.
It is alleged the male driver exited the vehicle and approached the man aged in his 40s with a machete and threatened him.
The 22-year-old witness filmed the interaction on his mobile phone, drawing the attention of the man with the machete.
It is alleged the man with the machete approached the 22-year-old witness and demanded his mobile phone while threatening him with the weapon. At this time, it is alleged a woman from the green sedan also made threats towards the 22-year-old man.
The victim refused to hand over his phone and ran west along Henzell Street.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Police charged a 24-year-old Clontarf man with one count each of going armed so as to cause fear, attempted robbery and stealing.
A 23-year-old Margate woman was charged with one count of attempted robbery.
Both are scheduled to appear before the Redcliffe Magistrates Court today.
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