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Morning Round-up
Robbery charges, Aspley: Two local men are to face court charged over an alleged robbery of an Aspley convenience store last night. It will be alleged that around 7 the two men entered the Albany Creek Road store before one man jumped the counter and allegedly stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes after threatening the attendant. Both men then ran from the store. The attendant was not harmed. A 22-year-old man has been charged with one count each of robbery in company and possess utensils. An 18-year-old man has also been charged with robbery in company. Both men are to appear at the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.
Assault charges, Goodna: Two men and a woman are to face court today after an alleged incident at a Goodna address overnight. It will be alleged that around 6.30pm the three entered the Bertha Street address armed with a bar. A boy and a man at the residence were allegedly punched. The boy received bruising to his head and the man suffered cuts and abrasions to his head. Both were taken to hospital for treatment. A window was also allegedly smashed. A 49-year-old Goodna man has been charged with enter dwelling with intent whilst armed and two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and in company. A 25-year-old Forest Lake man has been charged with enter dwelling with intent whilst armed and two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and in company. A 17-year-old Goodna woman has been charged with enter dwelling with intent whilst armed, willful damage and two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and in company. All three are to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today.
Attempted armed robbery, Woodridge: A man claiming to be armed with a gun attempted to rob a service station on Kingston Road at Woodridge overnight. Shortly before midnight the man entered the store and demanded cash. When the attendant didn’t open the till the man left empty handed. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 176cm tall, of slim build with brown hair. He was wearing a grey jumper and blue pants. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
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