Robbery in Victoria Point
Police have charged a 24-year-old man with four offences after an alleged robbery of another man at a licensed premises in Victoria Point.
About 9pm on Friday the man approached the other man in the toilets and produced a knife. He demanded money and the man’s wallet which contained an ATM card.
The man provided his ATM card without incident and the other man unsuccessfully attempted to use the stolen ATM card a short time later.
Police conducted a search the following day and located and arrested the man.
The Redland Bay man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, deprivation of liberty, enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence and attempted fraud. He is expected to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court today.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.
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