Armed robbery charge, Deeragun
Townsville Detectives have charged two people following investigations into an armed robbery in Deeragun on August 25.
It will be alleged at around 9:30 on August 13 a car was stolen from a business on Reward Crescent in Bohle.
At around 6pm on August 25 the 37-year-old male owner of the stolen car located his vehicle in a shopping centre on Geaney Lane in Deeragun.
It will then be alleged another man approached the owner of the vehicle, assaulting him and threatening him with a firearm which was inside the car, before fleeing the scene in the stolen vehicle.
As a result of their investigations police today located two people at an address on Forestry Road in Bluewater Park, where they were taken into custody.
A 25-year-old Vincent man has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of armed robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon, stealing, receiving tainted property, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing utensils or pipes.
A 19-year-old Vincent woman has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
They are both due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on August 30.
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You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Townsville Crime Alert
