Robberies, Wynnum
Two people have been charged following investigations into three incidents at Wynnum overnight.
It will be alleged the first incident occurred around midnight at a convenience store at Tingal Road. It will be alleged two males entered the business and demanded money from the attendant, intimating that they were armed. After receiving cash the two left the store.
The male attendant was not physically injured.
In the second incident it will be alleged a vehicle was pushed from a driveway onto Violet Street around 2.30am before being abandoned.
It will be alleged the third incident occurred at shop on Selina Street around 2.30am when a man was approached by two males armed with what appeared to be a screwdriver and a knife who demanded money. After taking cash they left the store where they allegedly attempted to steal the victim’s vehicle before running off.
The man was not physically injured.
A 17-year-old man from Mansfield has been charged with two counts of armed robbery in company, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle, trespass and trespass on railway. He is expected to appear at the Wynnum Magistrates Court on Monday.
A 15-year-old youth from Holland Park West has been charged with two counts of armed robbery in company, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle, trespass and trespass on railway. He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Police are also investigating a fourth incident at Carnation Street between 10pm and 2am where two people were allegedly approached by two males demanding money. No one was injured in that incident.
Investigations are continuing.
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