Armed robbery in a stolen vehicle at Rockhampton, QLD

Police have charged six people, including four teenagers, following alleged stolen car incidents in Duaringa and Rockhampton on Thursday, August 3.

It will be alleged the group stole a blue 2018 Toyota Corolla from a woman as she was travelling along Quay Street in Rockhampton just before 7pm on August 3.

The vehicle was allegedly involved in a fuel drive off at a service station on Theresa Street, Duaringa, 100km west of Rockhampton just before midnight on August 3, where the group allegedly entered the store and threatened the attendant with a knife.

It will be further alleged they left the scene in the stolen car with a sum of cash and various food items.

The stolen Toyota Corolla was located in Woorabinda at approximately 12.30am on August 4.

A 13-year-old Gracemere boy was taken into police custody on Carbine Street at Woorabinda soon after.

He has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle, attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle and stealing.

He is due to appear at Rockhampton Childrens Court today, August 5.

A 15-year-old Parkhurst girl has been charged with receiving tainted property and is due to appear at Rockhampton Childrens Court on August 8.

A 13-year-old Rockhampton City girl has been charged with stealing and is due to appear at Rockhampton Childrens Court on August 22.

A 17-year-old Woorabinda girl has been charged with two counts of stealing and one count of armed robbery and is due to appear at Rockhampton Childrens Court on September 26.

An 18-year-old Parkhurst man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle, armed robbery and stealing. He is due to appear at Rockhampton Magistrates Court today, August 5.

An 18-year-old Frenchville man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and attempted robbery, and two counts each of armed robbery and stealing. He is due to appear at Rockhampton Magistrates Court on August 7.

Investigations are continuing.

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