Robbery, Strathpine
Two men have been charged following an incident at Strathpine last night.
Police will allege at about 7.45pm, a 20-year-old Brendale man was walking with his girlfriend at the intersection of Stanley Street and Maree Street, when they were threatened by two men.
It will be further alleged the men stole the 20-year-old’s mobile phone and attempted to steal his wallet from his pocket. When the victim requested his phone be returned, he was punched in the face.
Both men fled on foot but were followed by a member of the public to an address in Strathpine, at which time police were contacted.
A 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old man from Strathpine man have been charged with one count each of robbery in company.
They are due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court later this morning.
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