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Robbery with violence charges, Leichhardt
Ipswich police have charged two men following an alleged attempted armed robbery at Leichhardt this evening which left a man seriously injured.
It will be alleged around 6.20pm one of the men entered a takeaway food business on Toongarra Road armed with a knife and demanded money from staff whilst the second man remained outside.
A physical altercation has then allegedly occurred between a 25-year-old male staff member and the man, resulting in the staff member being stabbed in the arm.
The two men fled the premises while witnesses called for assistance.
The 25-year-old victim was transported to Ipswich General Hospital with a serious arm injury.
Police located two men at a nearby address in Leichhardt a short time later and took them into custody without further incident.
A 30-year-old Goodna man has been charged with attempted armed robbery and acts intended to maim and is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 29.
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Ipswich Station weekly wrap, June 27
Assaults
Omar St, Ipswich: On June 22 between 8am and 9am, the victim was dropping her child off at school when the suspect has allegedly called out to the child. The victim told the offender to stop being immature. The suspect then allegedly approached the victim and pushed the victim with her chest multiple times before leaving with the child.
Investigations are continuing.
Burglary offences
Blackstone Rd, Silkston: Between 10pm on June 17 and 7.30am on June 18, the offender has attended the business and gained entry via unknown means. Once inside the offender has located two iPads and damaged the till, gaining entry and removing a small sum of money. The offender has then left in an unknown direction.
A 31-year-old Dunwich woman is scheduled to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on July 13 in relation to the matter.
Samford Rd, Leichhardt: On June 19 at approximately 8am, two juvenile offenders have allegedly attempted to gain entry to
Located jewellery, Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
The below necklace was found yesterday, Sunday June 25, in the southern car park of a shopping centre located adjacent to Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central.
It is available for viewing at Springfield Police Station. Please reference QP1701102016.