Toowoomba police arrest two juveniles as investigations continue into break and enters across city

Two teenagers have been arrested as investigations continue into a number of break and enters across Toowoomba. Here’s the latest.

Two teenagers have been charged in connection to two separate break and enters as investigations into a spate of incidents continue.

On April 12 about 9.55pm an unknown number of intruders allegedly broke into the Prince Henry Drive home of a woman in her 80s and used bricks and a screwdriver to allegedly rob her of her car and a large quantity of cash, after following her into her garage.

A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman confirmed a 16-year-old boy has since been charged with one count each of armed robbery, enter dwelling with intent at night in company, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and possessing dangerous drugs while the grey 2005 BMW 320I that was allegedly stolen remains outstanding

The following day on April 13, about 5.30pm a large amount of gold jewellery was stolen during a break in of a Nelson St, Kearneys Spring address, with investigations ongoing and the jewellery unaccounted for.

On April 14 about 4am, up to four people allegedly entered a Kearneys Spring home and used the occupant’s kitchen knife to make threats and demand money, with the family forced to lock themselves in a bedroom and call police.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted robbery and break and enter in relation to the incident.

Investigations into all three matters are ongoing. If you have any information for police contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.