Nathanial Jon Michael Noe charged with robbery, assaulting police officer

The 18-year-old allegedly threatened to take the tourists to the “area where there’s no cameras” during the alleged incidents.

Nathanial Noe leaves Maroochydore Court House. Picture: Patrick Woods.

An 18-year-old man accused of violently robbing at least two tourists in Noosa has been granted bail under strict conditions, despite objections from the police prosecutor.

Nathanial Jon Michael Noe appeared via video link at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday, following five days in custody at the Maroochydore Watchhouse.

The court heard Mr Noe and three co-accused allegedly surrounded and robbed the tourists, with Mr Noe charged with two counts of robbery with actual violence while armed in company, assaulting a police officer, affray, and obstructing police.

Police prosecutor Mel Pyke opposed bail, describing Mr Noe as an “unacceptable risk” to the community due to the severity of the charges.

Nathanial Noe leaves Maroochydore Court House. Picture: Patrick Woods.

“This is serious offending, the most serious being robbery relating to offences against tourists,” Sergeant Pyke said.

She told the court Mr Noe had been “heavily involved” in the alleged incident, citing his awareness of surveillance cameras.

“While two of the victims were still encircled by the group of juveniles, the defendant says ‘lets take this to the area where there’s no cameras’,” Sgt Pyke said.

“These victims were simply enjoying the area.”

Sgt Pyke also claimed Mr Noe had been part of a group of youths “hanging around Noosa committing offences” and argued his criminal history indicated he was a “serious risk” of reoffending.

Nathanial Noe leaves Maroochydore Court House. Picture: Patrick Woods.

In his defence, Mr Noe’s lawyer said the young man was willing to leave the Sunshine Coast and reside with his aunt in Wynnum to mitigate any risk to the community.

The court also heard Mr Noe had been working on a cattle station in central Queensland before moving back to the Sunshine Coast, and his arrest on New Year’s Day had been a “wake-up call”.

Magistrate Haydn Stjernqvist acknowledged the seriousness of the case, but granted bail under strict conditions.

Mr Noe must reside in Wynnum, adhere to a curfew between 7pm and 5am, report to Wynnum police twice a week, and avoid contact with his co-offenders.

He is also banned from entering the Noosa and Sunshine Coast regions except for court appearances.

“This is a very strong case. It’s serious,” Magistrate Stjernqvist said.

“Yes, your honour. I understand,” Mr Noe replied.

Following the hearing, Mr Noe was released from the watch-house and reunited with his parents.

Originally published as Nathanial Jon Michael Noe charged with robbery, assaulting police officer