Police Investigate Armed Robbery At Lawnton

Police have charged four teenagers after investigations into an armed robbery in Lawnton on 7 October.

Police were called to a business on Gympie Road around 6.10pm to reports three people had allegedly entered the business, one armed with a knife and threatened a witness.

The group allegedly stole a small quantity of alcohol and ran from the scene

Three people were arrested nearby in Lawnton shortly after and investigations led police to arrest a fourth person in Enoggera on 9 October.

A 14-year-old Morayfield boy was arrested in Lawnton on 7 October and has been charged with one count each of armed robbery and possessing dangerous drugs.

He is due to appear in Pine Rivers Childrens Court on 13 October.

A 16-year-old Petrie girl was arrested in Lawnton on 7 October and has been charged with one count of receiving tainted property.

She is due to appear in Pine Rivers Childrens Court on 13 October.

A 17-year-old Caboolture boy was arrested in Lawnton on 7 October and has been charged with one count of armed robbery.

He is due to appear in Pine Rivers Childrens Court on 13 October.

A 15-year-old Enoggera boy was arrested in Enoggera on 9 October and has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle, armed robbery, face masked with intent to commit indictable offence and possess utensils or pipes etc for use.

He was due to appear in Pine Rivers Childrens Court on 10 October.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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