Robbery charges, Karawatha
Detectives have charged four teens following investigations into an alleged robbery with violence in Karawatha yesterday afternoon.
At round 6pm a group of teens were swimming at a quarry within Karawatha State Forest when another teen allegedly stole a bag belonging to a member of the group.
It will be alleged when the girl was confronted she assaulted the owner of the bag, a 15-year-old girl.
It will also be alleged a 16-year-old boy who was a friend of the 15-year-old girl was assaulted by another boy.
The 15-year-old girl received cuts and bruises to her face but did not require medical attention.
The 16-year-old boy received bruises to his face but did not require medical attention.
Investigations into the incident led police to an address in Beenleigh where two boys and two girls, all aged 16, were taken into custody.
A 16-year-old Eagleby boy has been charged with two counts of robbery in company and one count each of attempted robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and extortion.
A 16-year-old Beenleigh girl has been charged with two counts of robbery in company and one count each of attempted robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and extortion.
Another 16-year-old Beenleigh girl has been charged with two counts of robbery in company and one count each of attempted robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and extortion.
A 16-year-old Labrador boy has been charged with two counts of robbery in company and one count each of attempted robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm, extortion and possession of a knife in a public place.
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