Detectives from the Regional Investigation Unit have charged a 17 year old man and a 23 year old man with Aggravated Armed Robbery and Criminal Damage by Fire following an incident at Woodies Charcoal Chicken on Albany Highway, Kelmscott. The incident occurred at about 9.00pm on Monday 16 January 2012.
It will be alleged that three offenders, armed with a silver hand gun and a shopping trolley pole entered Woodies Charcoal Chicken and proceeded to strike a staff member around the head with the pole. The offenders stole cash and a 2004 Ford Futura. The vehicle was later found burnt out.
On 20 January, as a result of enquiries two persons of interest were identified and apprehended. Both offenders were remanded in custody to appear in East Perth Magistrates Court today – 21 January 2012.
Inquiries are continuing to identify the third offender.