What’s Happening?
Police have charged a girl and boy following an alleged attempted robbery at a Flinders Street store in Townsville.
Police allege the incident involved an assault on an employee and a threat with a machete.
Why It Matters
The allegations concern the safety of an employee working at the store during the early hours.
They also involve a weapon and charges linked to violence, property damage and stealing.
Local Impact
The case involves a Flinders Street business and two children from Mount Louisa and South Townsville.
Both matters were listed before Townsville Childrens Court, although the children received different court dates.
By the Numbers
- 2: 40 am on 10 August: Police allege the incident began when the girl entered the Flinders Street store.
- 12 years old: The Mount Louisa girl faces one attempted armed robbery in company charge and two wilful damage charges.
- 15-year-old: The South Townsville boy faces charges of attempted armed robbery in company, threatening violence and stealing.
Zoom In
Police allege the girl selected multiple items and tried to leave without paying before an employee intervened.
Police further allege she assaulted the employee before the boy entered the store and presented a machete.
The boy allegedly threatened the employee before both children fled the scene on foot.
Zoom Out
Officers conducted patrols after the pair fled and found them a short time later in South Townsville.
Both children were taken into custody near the intersection of Dean Street and McIlwraith Street.
What To Look For Next?
The boy’s listed court date of 10 August has passed, but the information provided did not include an outcome.
Meanwhile, the girl is scheduled to appear before Townsville Childrens Court on 14 August.
