Arrests made after Narangba robbery

Police have arrested a group of youths in relation to a robbery after they were apprehended by an off-duty police officer on January 19.

Police were called to a business at Main St, Narangba, about 7pm after an off duty police officer from Deception Bay police station and members of the public had detained three people who had entered the store with their faces covered and attempted to remove alcohol without paying for it.

A 61-year-old man from Narangba was assaulted, when he was allegedly pulled to the ground while trying to prevent the youths from leaving. He received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

It is also alleged the mother of one of the youths threatened people with a metal bar. She was also arrested.

A 16-year-old male from Camp Mountain was charged with armed robbery, face masked, blackened or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence and serious assault of a person over 60.

He was also charged with two offences of unlawful entry to a dwelling house and commit an indictable offence, three offences of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and three offences of stealing in regard to unrelated matters.

A 17-year-old male from Maryborough was charged with armed robbery, face masked, blackened or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence and serious assault of a person over 60.

He was also charged with two offences of unlawful entry to a dwelling house and commit an indictable offence, six offences of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and two offences of stealing in regard to unrelated matters.

He will appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on February 3.

A 15-year-old female from Narangba was charged with armed robbery, face masked, blackened or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence and serious assault of a person over 60.

She was also charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle in regard to an unrelated matter.

A 40-year-old woman from Narangba was charged with going armed as to cause fear. She will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on February 17.

A fourth youth, who allegedly ran from the scene was located by police on January 21.

The 16-year-old male from Tin Can Bay was charged with armed robbery, face masked, blackened or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence and serious assault of a person over 60.

He will appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on February 10.

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