Attempted armed robbery, Maroochydore
Police have charged a man in relation to an attempted robbery with violence in Cotton Tree, Maroochydore on the evening of October 3.
It will be alleged the offender approached two people getting into their car parked on the street, demanding cash. When the couple did not comply it is alleged the man produced a knife.
After the couple drew attention to the scene, the alleged offender backed away and left in a car with a man and a woman.
Police from the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at an address in Nambour in relation to this investigation. The address was identified from the vehicle used in the alleged offence.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted robbery and contravene requirement (for stating a false name).
He is expected to face Maroochydore Magistrates Court today.
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