Police have charged a 29-year-old Allenstown man in relation to two alleged armed robberies and other property offences in the Rockhampton area today, June 15.
It will be alleged around 5.40am the man entered a fast-food business along McLaughlin Street in Gracemere armed with a long-bladed weapon and made demands for money.
A sum of money was handed over by the store employee before the man alleged fled the business in a 4WD.
It will be further alleged that around 1pm, the man called for a taxi before threatening the driver and attempting to steal the vehicle. He was unsuccessful.
At approximately 1.30pm, the man allegedly drove his 4WD to a service station along Lower Dawson Road, Allenstown, where he attended the business armed with a knife and threatened staff.
Police attended the service station where the man threatened an officer with a knife before getting back into the 4WD and leaving the scene.
The 4WD travelled towards Gracemere on the Capricorn Highway before driving through a fence and into a paddock, where it came to a stop.
Police attended and took the man into custody without further incident.
A 29-year-old Allenstown man has been charged with two counts each of armed robbery, attempted robbery, and enter premises with intent to commit, as well as one count each of serious assault police, dangerous operation of a vehicle and improper use of emergency call service.
He has been denied police bail and is expected to appear at Rockhampton Magistrates Court tomorrow, June 16.
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