Update: charges, armed robbery, Durack

Detectives from Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch investigating an alleged armed robbery that occurred at a Durack bus stop on February 18 have charged a 17-year-old local man.

Police will allege a man approached a 37-year-old Durack man sitting at a bus stop on Durella Street at about 12.45pm. Property including personal items and a mobile phone were stolen after the man was threatened with a knife.

Police will further allege that around 5pm that afternoon an 18-year-old Durack man was assaulted and robbed in a local park situated near Boss Creek. He was not physically injured.

Police arrested a 17-year-old man yesterday and he is due to re-appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court today charged with one count each of armed robbery, robbery with violence and possession of drug utensil.

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