Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with 48 offences following a string of alleged property and dangerous driving offences across Townsville over the past two months.
It will be alleged the boy was part of a group of teenagers who broke into multiple homes and stole vehciles on April 24.
On May 12, it will be further alleged the boy was involved in multiple dangerous driving offences, and three armed robberies in Vincent, Pimlico and Aitkenvale, where a 44-year-old North Ward woman received a cut to her hand.
Following extensive investigations, the 15-year-old Mount Louisa boy was taken into custody on Friday, May 17, and charged with 48 offences, including 13 counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle, and grievous bodily harm.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to re-appear at Townsville Childrens Court on June 7.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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