A 27‑year‑old Ayr woman is among three people charged after an armed robbery at a Bruce Highway rest stop in Cardwell on Saturday, 26 July.
Police allege that around 6.35pm, the trio–including a 26‑year‑old Rasmussen man and a 17‑year‑old Rasmussen boy–approached a white Hyundai Accent and demanded the 18‑year‑old German tourist driver hand over his keys, wallet and phone.
One of the group allegedly threatened the man with a firearm before ordering him out of the vehicle. The tourist complied and later alerted police.
The car was intercepted entering Townsville a short time later after a coordinated response involving the Tactical Crime Squad, Dog Squad and Polair.
The Ayr woman and the 26‑year‑old Rasmussen man have each been charged with two counts of armed robbery in company and are due appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, 28 July. The 17‑year‑old boy faces the same charges and will appear in Townsville Children’s Court.
Investigations are ongoing.
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