Police charge Baree man following alleged armed robbery
A man in his 30s is accused of entering a Gladstone residence and assaulting and pulling a knife on another man during an alleged armed robbery.
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A Baree man is accused of entering a West Gladstone residence and assaulting and pulling a knife on another man during an alleged armed robbery.
The 39-year-old Baree man has been charged with armed robbery, attempted robbery, and enter dwelling with intent.
Police will allege the man entered a Norris St residence about 3.30pm on May 5 and assaulted the alleged victim before producing a knife, and demanding money.
The Norris Street resident suffered minor injuries, according to police.
They have accused the Baree man of “obtaining a quantity of property” before leaving in a car a short time later.
The Baree man was taken into custody by Gladstone detectives about 6.30pm.
He is due to reappear before Gladstone Magistrates Court on July 1.
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