Three teens avoid court over robbery near Biggera Waters shops

Three teenagers charged over a brazen robbery near a major Gold Coast shopping centre won’t face criminal prosecution over their offending. Read why

Teens arrested over brazen robbery near Harbour Town. Picture: Google

A teen gang accused of robbing two young boys not far from a major Gold Coast shopping centre have avoided facing court.

The two victims were riding bikes along Oxley Drive, Biggera Waters near Harbour Town on November 6 when they were approached by four males about 6.15pm at the intersection of Brisbane Rd.

“It is alleged and altercation has occurred, and a number of items were stolen,” a Queensland Police Service spokesman said in a statement.

“The four offenders have then left the scene on foot.”

Following investigations police charged a 12-year-old Labrador boy, 14-year-old Parkwood boy and 13-year-old Biggera Waters boy with one count each of robbery in company.

They were each dealt with under the Youth Justice Act and won’t face criminal prosecution through a court.

The incident occurred prior to the introduction of new Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, meaning the accused teens would not have faced tougher penalties if they had been convicted by a court.

Originally published as Three teens avoid court over robbery near Biggera Waters shops