17 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Beaudesert
Published January 18, 2019 | 
Police are investigating after a man armed with a machete robbed a service station at Beaudesert last night.
Around 8pm, a man entered the business on Beaudesert Nerang Road and approached the counter.
He then produced a large machete and demanded money and cigarettes from a 37-year-old female employee.
The woman complied before fleeing into another room and sounding the alarm as the man put the goods into a black backpack.
The man then smashed the glass counter with the machete before fleeing the store.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 165cm with a thin build and blue eyes. He was wearing a long sleeved dark blue jacket with a hood, long cream pants, black Nike shoes and black socks on his hands.
Police are urging anyone who may have seen the man or have further information regarding the incident to come forward.
15 January 2019 – Arrests – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Meadowbrook
Published January 18, 2019 | Police have charged three girls following the armed robbery of a service station at Meadowbrook last night.
It will be alleged that around 10.30pm, five girls wearing surgical gloves entered the store on Logandowns Drive, where three of the girls removed food and drinks from the shelves, sat down and began consuming the items, while the other two left the store and waited out front.
A 54-year-old female employee approached the three girls and requested that they attend the front-counter to pay for the items.
The three girls allegedly approached the attendant and a verbal altercation ensued, before a second attendant – a 51-year-old woman – approached the trio.
Two of the girls then allegedly produced a knife each and the three girl’s made threats to the attendants.
The attendants retreated behind the counter, before the three girls stole more food items and damaged the front glass doors before leaving the store.
Officers attended the scene and patrolled the area where they arrested five juveniles.
A 14-year-old Coomera girl, 13-year-old Drewvale girl and a 12-year-old Coomera girl have each been charged with one count of armed robbery and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
15 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Service Station – Mackay
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are investigating following an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in Mackay overnight.
At around 11:50pm a man entered a service station on Sydney Street armed with a knife and demanded money from a male staff member. When the staff member refused the man then fled the scene on foot.
Just after 12:00pm the same man entered a convenience store on Bridge Road and demanded money from a male staff member.
The staff member complied, handing over a sum of cash before the man fled the store on foot.
He was last seen entering a small silver sedan at the corner of Brooks and Bridge Street.
No one was physically injured in either incident.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, is around 185cm to 190cm tall and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and a black hat, with dark coloured pants.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
13 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Restaurant – Redbank Plains
Published January 18, 2019 | Police have charged a boy after a man was injured during an alleged attempted armed robbery in Redbank Plains overnight.
Police were called to a restaurant on Alawoona Street just before 7pm after a boy allegedly entered the business armed with a knife.
It will be further alleged the boy approached a male staff member and made demands for cash.
When the man refused a struggle occurred and a group of men intervened, holding the boy down until police arrived.
The male staff member sustained a laceration to his arm during the incident and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
A 16-year-old Bellbird Park boy has been charged with attempted armed robbery.
12 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery Driver – Parkinson
Published January 18, 2019 | Police are investigating after a pizza delivery driver was robbed in Parkinson this afternoon.
Initial information suggests that a 17-year-old boy was delivering a pizza to an address on Larapinta Circuit at 4.50pm.
When he exited the car to deliver the pizza, he was approached by a man carrying what is believed to be a baseball bat who demanded money.
The 17-year-old handed the man a sum of cash before he fled down an alley towards Beaudesert Road.
The boy was not injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, around 185cm tall and has a slim build, dark hair and was wearing a grey hooded jumper.
10 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pharmacy – Nambour
Published January 11, 2019 | Detectives are seeking public assistance to help locate a man following an armed robbery that occurred yesterday morning in Nambour.
A man entered a pharmacy on Mill Street at 10.25am and produced a knife and made demands to staff for medication.
When they complied, the man fled the scene without further incident.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 175cm tall and is believed to be in his 50s or 60s.
He has a solid build and brown hair.
Police believe the same man committed a similar offence at a Rawson Street at Caloundra chemist on January 4.
Anyone who has any information which may assist police or recognises the man is being asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
8 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Pizza Delivery – Kingston
Published January 11, 2019 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Kingston this afternoon.
Around 4.50pm, a man was driving a pizza delivery vehicle to a nearby address on Gaznia Street in Kingston when he was flagged down by a man on the street.
The man then opened the passenger side door and made demands for cash while alluding to the fact that he may have been armed with a knife.
The driver complied and gave the man cash, and then the man got into the driver seat and drove the car around 400 meters down the road before it is believed he fled on foot with a sum of cash.
The driver was not physically injured as a result the vehicle was not damaged.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
8 January 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – Mackay
Published January 11, 2019 | Today’s media conference of Detective Senior Sergeant Jack Savage can be downloaded regarding an update on a 15-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman charged following investigations into several alleged offences, including the serious assault and attempted robbery of a 19-year-old woman in Alderley on Monday, December 24.
8 January 2019 – Update – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – Mackay
Published January 11, 2019 | Police have charged a 15-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman following investigations into several offences, including the serious assault and attempted robbery of a 19-year-old woman in Alderley on Monday, December 24.
Police intercepted a 21-year-old woman and the boy at around 2.30pm yesterday, at a shopping centre in Mount Pleasant, Mackay.
Police will allege a CX5 was stolen from a Fitzgibbon residence at 11.15am on December 24 and at 12.45pm, the same vehicle left a service station on Great Barrier Road at Brisbane Airport without paying for fuel.
At 6.15pm that day a 19-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by an occupant of the car in Goskar Avenue, Alderley during an attempt to steal her car at gunpoint. Police will also allege when a man came to her aid he was threatened with a firearm and the driver of the CX5 reversed into him.
The woman was transported to the Wesley Hospital where was treated for serious facial and eye injuries. The man received minor injuries to his legs.
On December 28 police allege the same CX5 left a service station in Marlborough without paying for fuel. Police responding to that incident attempted to intercept the CX5 at Carmila, however, the pursuit was called off.
Police further allege the CX5 was located at an address near Mackay on December 30.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with armed robbery in company, assault, grievous bodily harm, dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon, dangerous conduct with a weapon, evade police, unlicensed driving, possession of tainted property and three counts of stealing.
A 21-year-old Mackay woman has been charged with receiving tainted property and possession of drug paraphernalia. She will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court today.
Investigations are continuing.
7 January 2019 – Armed Robbery – Shopping Centre – Mackay
Published January 11, 2019 | Police have apprehended a 15-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman following investigations into several offences, including the serious assault and attempted robbery of a 19-year-old woman in Alderley on Monday, December 24.
Specialist police intercepted the woman and boy at around 2:30 pm today, at a shopping centre in Mount Pleasant, Mackay. They are currently assisting with police inquiries into these offences.
Police would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation.
