Armed Robbery Charges Filed in Townsville Petrol Station Heist

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Police in Townsville, Queensland, have made significant progress in a recent armed robbery case, charging two men in connection with the alleged crime. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning at a petrol station in Pimlico, has left investigators with several key leads. A third man, also detained at the scene, is cooperating with authorities as they continue to piece together the events surrounding the robbery.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two men, aged 67 and 47, have been charged with armed robbery and entering premises to commit an indictable offense.
  • The charges stem from an alleged armed robbery at a petrol station in Pimlico on Monday morning.
  • A third man, arrested at the scene, is assisting police as investigations continue.
  • The accused men are set to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
  • The police intercepted a vehicle and arrested the three men around 9:45 am on Tuesday morning.
  • One of the men was in possession of a gel blaster, which was identified by police as a fake handgun.
  • Nobody was physically injured during the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
  • The petrol station has since reopened.
  • Ampol confirmed that it had a fuel distribution contract with the servo but did not own it.
  • The police are yet to make any arrests in relation to the allegedly violent home invasion in Mount Louisa.

Statistics:

  • 8.45 am: The alleged armed robbery took place at the petrol station on Palmerston Street.
  • 9:45 am: Police intercepted a vehicle and arrested three men on Kings Road, Pimlico.
  • 67 years: The age of one of the men charged with armed robbery.
  • 47 years: The age of the other man charged with armed robbery.
  • 1: The number of gel blasters seized by police as part of the investigation.

Sources:

  • Queensland Police Service (QPS) spokeswoman
  • Ampol
  • Queensland Police Service (QPS) press release