Update 2: armed robbery, Aurukun
Police in Aurukun have continued to make progress with their investigation into the armed robbery of a man on May 8, charging three more people in relation to the incident.
Around 1.20am, police attended Wuungkan Lane following reports two males had confronted a man in a car.
The man was allegedly threatened with an axe and made to get out of the car before the pair stole it.
Police located the vehicle around 9am the same morning.
A 19-year-old Aurukun man has been charged with armed robbery in company with violence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He is expected to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court today.
An 18-year-old Aurukun man has been charged with armed robbery in company with violence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He has been released on bail to appear in the Aurukun Magistrates Court on June 17.
A 13-year-old Aurukun boy has been charged with armed robbery in company with violence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He has also been charged on other matters with six counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle, four counts of burglary and commit indictable offence, two counts of wilful damage, two counts of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence and two counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence by break. He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Three other boys, one aged 15 and two aged 14, have already been charged over this incident.
The Queensland Police Service continues to work closely with the local council and the community to ensure the safety of all Aurukun residents.
Additional police were deployed to Aurukun yesterday as a precautionary measure to monitor the situation and assist in maintaining safety and security in the area.
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.
