Three teens arrested after one allegedly jumped into Nerang River to evade Gold Coast police

A teenager, allegedly on the run after a knifepoint robbery, has jumped into a Gold Coast river in an ill-fated attempt to escape from cops. SEE THE VIDEO

A teenager has jumped into a Gold Coast river while running from police.

Officers were on the hunt for a group of teenagers after they were allegedly involved in a knifepoint robbery on Sunday.

A 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old boy from Worongary were approached by a vehicle with four people inside on Explorers Way in Highland Park on Sunday around 9pm.

A 13-year-old and two 17-year-olds allegedly exited the car before threatening the two boys.

Alleged teen offender taken into custody by police at Nerang. Picture: Supplied.

A clown mask allegedly found inside the stolen vehicle at Nerang. Picture: Supplied.

“One of the offenders allegedly demanded a phone from the victim while holding a knife near their body. Another offender then allegedly threatened the second victim,” Gold Coast District Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon said.

“Luckily, in this instance, the alleged victims weren’t actually physically touched and they received no injuries.”

A nearby resident broke up the incident before the three teens allegedly fled the scene in a stolen Nissan X-Trail.

Police spotted the car in Nerang on Monday at around 4.45pm.

Teens taken into custody at Nerang over alleged Gold Coast robbery. Picture: Supplied.

Officers and the dog squad arrested two of the teens on Weedons Rd in Nerang.

However, the third youngster allegedly put up more of a fight, fleeing the scene and jumping into the Nerang River in an attempt to evade police.

The teen was arrested roughly 10 minutes later.

Two boys, aged 13 and 17, from Highland Park have been charged with one count each of armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and receiving tainted property.

Originally published as Three teens arrested after one allegedly jumped into Nerang River to evade Gold Coast police