Teenagers Reportedly Threaten Convenience Store Workers with Gun in Brisbane Vicinity

A Queensland teenager has ostensibly embarked on a perilous criminal campaign across the state’s south-east. The youngster reportedly entered a convenience store in Slacks Creek, Brisbane, armed with a gun, at about 5pm yesterday. He allegedly threatened an employee and demanded cash, but fled when an alarm was activated.

Operating a stolen Hyundai Kona, the teen and an accomplice took off without securing any cash. Queensland police detailed the chase in a release, outlining how the officers repeatedly tracked the two alleged criminals as they fled through several local highways. Eventually, a tire deflation device was used to stop the vehicle, yet the culprits continued their flight by turning back towards Brisbane.

Despite the resistance, law enforcement successfully arrested the duo in Marsden around 11:45 pm, more than six hours after their alleged crime spree began. The vehicle utilized in the pursuit was identified as a red Hyundai, reported stolen from a Lota residence around 2:40 am on March 20th.

As a result of the incident, two teenagers from Logan, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old, were apprehended and have subsequently been charged with a myriad of offenses. These include attempted armed robbery, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

This incident aligns with a recent wave of youth crime across Queensland. In a separate occurrence, four other teens were charged in Cairns for several alleged robberies and stolen vehicle incidents. Cairns Detective Acting Inspector, Jason Chetham, reassured that local authorities are actively addressing the issue, with a strong emphasis on the safety of the community and taking action against repeat offenders.