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Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Sky News AU
Three arrested in Townsville after German tourist's vehicle robbed at gunpoint
Police have arrested a trio of alleged arm robbers after a teenage German tourist's car was stolen at gunpoint in Cardwell, near Townsville. The trio allegedly approached the 18-year-old German at a rest stop on Queensland's Bruce Highway on Saturday evening. A 27-year-old Ayr woman, a 26-year-old Rasmussen man and a 17-year-old Rasmussen boy allegedly demanded the driver of the white Hyundai Accent to handover his keys, wallet and phone. One of them then proceeded to threaten the driver with a firearm before demanding he exit the vehicle. The German tourist complied to the alleged threats then reported the incident to police. Police later located the car two hours in Townsville – more than a two-hour drive from the alleged robbery near Cardwell. A coordinated response from Tactical Crime Squad officers, Dog Squad and Polair led to the arrest of the three offenders. 'A 27-year-old Ayr woman and 26-year-old Rasmussen man were both charged with two counts of armed robbery in company,' a Queensland Police spokesperson said. The two are expected to front the Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, July 28. The 17-year-old teenager was also charged with two counts of armed robbery in company. He is expected to appear before the Townsville Children's Court on Monday, July 28. Police investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information has been urged to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
West Australian
5 days ago
- West Australian
Three arrested in Townsville after 18-year-old German robbed at gunpoint
A trio of alleged armed robbers have been arrested after a teenage German tourist's car was stolen at gunpoint. The group allegedly approached the 18-year-old driver of a white Hyundai Accent at a rest stop on Queensland's Bruce Hwy on Saturday evening. A 27-year-old Ayr woman, 26-year-old Rasmussen man and 17-year-old Rasmussen boy then demanded the German give over his keys, wallet and phone, threatening him with a gun and demanding he leave the car, police said. The teenage driver complied, then called the police. Police later found the car in Townsville, a more than two-hour drive from the alleged robbery near Cardwell, and arrested the trio. Tactical Crime Squad officers, a police helicopter and the Dog Squad helped track the group down. The man and woman were both charged with two counts of armed robbery in company and will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday. The 17-year-old faces the same charges in front of the Townsville Children's Court. Police investigations are ongoing and anyone with information has been urged to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
Teen German tourist robbed at gunpoint
A trio of alleged armed robbers have been arrested after a teenage German tourist's car was stolen at gunpoint. The group allegedly approached the 18-year-old driver of a white Hyundai Accent at a rest stop on Queensland's Bruce Hwy on Saturday evening. A 27-year-old Ayr woman, 26-year-old Rasmussen man and 17-year-old Rasmussen boy then demanded the German give over his keys, wallet and phone, threatening him with a gun and demanding he leave the car, police said. The teenage driver complied, then called the police. Police later found the car in Townsville, a more than two-hour drive from the alleged robbery near Cardwell, and arrested the trio. Tactical Crime Squad officers, a police helicopter and the Dog Squad helped track the group down. Qld Police arrested the trio in Townsville. NewsWire/ Glenn Campbell — Credit: News Corp Australia The man and woman were both charged with two counts of armed robbery in company and will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday. The 17-year-old faces the same charges in front of the Townsville Children's Court. Police investigations are ongoing and anyone with information has been urged to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Miami Herald
02-07-2025
- Miami Herald
‘Violent' sex offender rapes teen in remote area, more victims feared, CA cops say
A 'violent sex offender' drove a 16-year-old to a deserted area and raped her, California deputies say. Ardy Vance Thompson, 50, of Victorville was arrested on a rape charge, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a July 1 news release. The teen was picked up by a man, later identified as Thompson, 'in a dark gray 2009 Hyundai Accent' on Tuesday, June 24, deputies said. Thompson gave the teen marijuana and drove her 'out to a deserted area' in Oro Grande, deputies said. Then, Thompson sexually assaulted the girl, deputies said. At the time of the alleged assault, Thompson and the teen did not know one another, deputies said. Video surveillance helped detectives identify Thompson as a suspect, according to deputies. After an arrest warrant for Thompson was issued, he was taken into custody by Colton police on Sunday, June 28, deputies said. 'Thompson is currently listed on California's Megan's Law website as a violent sex offender,' deputies said. The website shows Thompson was convicted of rape by force or fear in 2005 and released from jail in 2019. Thompson is being held on $1 million bail and was scheduled to appear in court July 2, jail records show. Deputies said there may be more victims and asked for anyone with information to contact them at 760-956-5001. Oro Grande is about a 90-mike drive northeast from Los Angeles.
The Citizen
29-06-2025
- The Citizen
Armed suspects linked to robberies arrested in Joburg CBD
JMPD officers discovered three unlicensed firearms and ammunition, along with stolen merchandise from a liquor store. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's K9 Unit arrested eight suspects and recovered stolen property and firearms following an armed robbery at a Shoprite Liquor outlet in the Johannesburg CBD on Friday. Officers conducting routine crime prevention duties in the inner city responded to reports of a business robbery in progress at the End Street liquor store. The suspects had fled by the time police arrived at the scene. Whistleblower leads to robbery probe breakthrough According to JMPD Spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla, officers reviewed surveillance footage to obtain descriptions of the perpetrators before receiving crucial assistance from a member of the public. 'A vigilant member of the public then approached the officers, providing a detailed description of the getaway vehicle, including its direction of travel and the number of suspects observed,' Fihla said. Armed with this information, officers immediately mobilised toward the Hillbrow area where their coordinated search efforts proved successful. ALSO READ: There has been an increase in this type of robbery in Johannesburg Armed robbery suspects arrested in the CBD The police team spotted a silver Hyundai Accent matching the robbery vehicle's description parked at the intersection of Claim and Goldrich Street. Fihla said officers observed eight male suspects at the location. Four suspects were inside the vehicle while four others stood nearby with a white and green maize meal bag. 'JMPD members moved in swiftly, cornering all suspects and securing the scene,' said Fihla. Robbery evidence recovered A thorough search of the suspects and their belongings yielded substantial evidence linking them to the robbery. Officers discovered three unlicensed firearms and ammunition, along with stolen merchandise from the liquor store. 'The maize meal bag was found to contain bottles of whiskey confirmed to be stolen from Shoprite Liquor at End Street,' Fihla stated. ALSO READ: Farm attackers sentenced to life for the murder of Limpopo farmer The investigation revealed connections between the arrested suspects and other recent business robberies in the area. Fihla confirmed that preliminary findings indicate the group's involvement in multiple criminal activities. 'Further investigation revealed that the arrested suspects are linked to at least two other business robberies, at Shoprite Hillbrow and the Shoprite Liquor at End Street,' he stated. Some of the arrested individuals are also wanted in connection with additional armed robbery cases. Police leadership commends response JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca praised the unit's rapid response and community cooperation in the successful operation. 'This successful operation highlights the dedication and rapid response of our JMPD K9 Unit members,' Commissioner Jaca said. 'Their quick thinking, combined with valuable assistance from the community, led to the arrest of these suspects and the recovery of stolen goods and dangerous weapons. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our residents and businesses in Johannesburg.' The eight suspects were detained at Hillbrow Saps on charges including possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition and stolen property. They are expected to appear in court soon, Fihla confirmed. READ NEXT: Police probe double murder in Nyanga, Cape Town
