Robbery with violence, Cranbrook
Police have arrested a man following investigations into two violent robberies in Cranbrook this morning.
It will be alleged, a 20-year-old man who was subject to supervision by Queensland Corrective Services removed his GPS tracking device.
Around 10.50am, the man allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old boy on Cranbrook Street before stealing his bicycle.
He then rode to Bergin Road before allegedly confronting an 83-year-old woman, grabbing her car keys on a lanyard around her neck and fleeing in her vehicle.
Around 2.20pm, police intercepted the stolen vehicle on the Bruce Highway north of Innisfail after officers deployed a tire deflation device.
The 20-year-old Stuart man was arrested at the scene and taken into custody without further incident.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2002228383.
