Police have charged a man following investigations into three alleged armed robberies that occurred in the Goodna area over the last two days, Queensland Police say.
It will be alleged on Wednesday night around 10.30pm a man approached a 19-year-old woman from behind as she was using an ATM machine at a Goodna shopping centre. He is alleged to have placed a knife against the woman and demanded money. The woman has complied and the man then left the scene on foot.
It will be further alleged around 11.10pm a man has approached a taxi that was called to an Arkins Crescent address and entered the vehicle. While the driver was travelling it is alleged the man has produced a knife and made demands for money. The driver has complied and the man then exited the vehicle with the money.
In a further incident police will allege a taxi was called to an Eric Street address around 9.50am yesterday and upon arrival a man has entered the vehicle. The driver has taken the man to Arkins Crescent and as the car has stopped the man is alleged to have produced a knife and made demands for money. The driver has complied and the man has then left on foot with a sum of money.
Following investigations into the alleged robberies detectives from Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch arrested and charged a 24-year-old Bellbird Park man with three counts of armed robbery. He is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
