Four Teenagers Charged Following Vehicle Theft and Armed Robbery in South Burnett

Queensland Police charged four teenage boys on Oct. 13 following the alleged theft of a vehicle in Moffatdale and an armed robbery at a fuel station in Murgon.

According to police, the group stole a 2018 Hyundai Tucson from a residence on Haager Drive sometime overnight on Oct. 12. Around 5 a.m. the following morning, the vehicle arrived at a fuel station on Macalister Road in Murgon. Police allege that one occupant threatened staff with a hammer while another refueled the vehicle, after which the group fled without paying.

The vehicle was later found burnt out in Cherbourg around 7:30 a.m. Police located the four boys shortly afterward and took them into custody.

A 15-year-old Cherbourg boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, arson of a motor vehicle, and armed robbery. A second 15-year-old Cherbourg boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Additionally, a 14-year-old Cherbourg boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, entering premises and committing an offense, and driving without a licence. These three teenagers are scheduled to appear in Kingaroy Childrens Court on Oct. 14.

A second 14-year-old Cherbourg boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and entering a dwelling and committing an offense. Police stated he has been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

Police said investigations into the incident remain ongoing.

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