Upper Mount Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch investigators have charged two people following investigations into a burglary with violence at Coopers Plains on Tuesday, 9 June.
It is alleged at 1.30am, five armed males broke into a Babbidge Street residence and stole a quantity of cash and personal items before fleeing.
A 19-year-old man sustained minor injuries during the incident.
On 10 June, police arrested a 16-year-old boy in Pallara.
He has since been charged with three counts of robbery armed/in company/used personal violence, and one count of enter dwelling with intent by break at night uses violence whilst armed in company damages property.
His police bail was refused, and he is expected to appear before Brisbane Children's Court today, 11 June.
On 10 June, investigators also conducted a search warrant in Richlands and arrested an 18-year-old Richlands man.
The man was charged with one count each of receiving tainted property and fraud – dishonestly obtains property from another.
He is expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 9 July.
Investigations are continuing.
The arrests were two of the latest under Operation Yankee Forge.
As of 10 June, South Brisbane District police have charged more than 700 people with 2,000 offences relating to robbery, unlawful entry and car theft under the ongoing operation.
Operation Yankee Forge South Brisbane District stats as of 10 June:
- 479 adults on 1,132 offences
- 46 people charged in relation to robbery offences
- 297 people charged in relation to unlawful entry offences
- 233 people charged in relation to unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences
- 253 juveniles on 868 offences
- 77 people charged in relation to robbery offences
- 152 people charged in relation to unlawful entry offences
- 149 people charged in relation to unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences
Earlier:
Operation Yankee Forge is a six-month, district-led, statewide initiative targeting high-harm and high-volume offences, including unlawful use of motor vehicles, unlawful entry and robbery.
The operation will enhance policing activities across Queensland to reduce victim numbers and strengthen community safety.
Police regions, supported by specialist squads, will undertake coordinated disruption activities across the state. Police will target high-harm offenders and work closely with partner agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable. With a strong focus on crime prevention, police will be highly visible as they prevent, disrupt and investigate offending, with particular emphasis on unlawful use, robbery and unlawful entry.
The operation will be locally led and centrally coordinated, leveraging the knowledge and experience of officers who know their communities best.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
