Man Charged Following Early Morning Robbery in Petrie
Officers from the Pine Rivers Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 34-year-old Kallangur man following an alleged assault and robbery in Petrie on the morning of 24 September. Police were called to a park on Gympie Road at approximately 3:41 a.m. in response to reports of an incident.
According to police, a man allegedly punched an unknown man and stole several items. Authorities further allege that while the offender was in possession of a knife, the weapon was not presented during the encounter.
A 57-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident. He received treatment at the scene and was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
The 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested and charged with one count each of robbery with violence, possessing a knife in a public place, possessing dangerous drugs, and possessing utensils that had been used. He is scheduled to appear in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on 25 September.
Queensland Police
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