Police have charged two boys following investigations into an alleged armed robbery in Southport yesterday afternoon.
It will be alleged at 4.20pm, a 17-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman were approached by a group of youths on Queen Street who demanded their shoes and jackets.
One of the boys in the group was allegedly armed with a knife and used it to threaten the two females.
It will be further alleged the group left on foot with the stolen shoes and jackets.
No-one was physically injured.
Two boys were located a short time later.
The boys both aged 14 have been charged with two counts each of armed robbery.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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
Skip to content
News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Morningside and nearby suburbs.