Armed robbery charges, Murarrie

Police have charged a man and two boys after an alleged armed robbery in Murarrie yesterday evening.

It will be alleged that around 8pm the trio threatened two men with star pickets and demanded property. The men complied with demands and the trio ran away.

The two men were not physically injured during the incident. Police located the three males a short time later.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with one count of armed robbery in company, attempted robbery and stealing. He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrate’s Court today.

A 13-year-old and a 12-year-old boy were both charged with one count each of armed robbery in company, attempted robbery and stealing.  They will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

 

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