Police have charged two teenage boys following the armed robbery of two boys at Broadbeach last night, 15 April.

Around 9.15pm, a 16-year-old boy and 14-year-old boy were outside a fast-food restaurant on Australia Avenue, when they were approached by two boys who were not known to them.  

It will be alleged that the pair demanded the 16-year-old and 14-year-old’s electric-bikes while threatening them with a knife.

The pair then allegedly fled on the stolen e-bikes.

Police were notified and conducted patrols of the area.

Subsequent investigations resulted in one boy being arrested on Queen Street and a second boy arrested on Jane Street at Southport a short time later.

Both stolen e-bikes were recovered.

A 13-year-old Slacks Creek boy and a 13-year-old Logan Central boy were each charged with two counts of armed robbery.

Both boys are scheduled to appear at the Southport Childrens Court today, 16 April.

Operation Yankee Forge is a six-month, district-led, statewide initiative targeting high-harm and high-volume offences, including unlawful use of motor vehicles, unlawful entry and robbery.

The operation will enhance policing activities across Queensland to reduce victim numbers and strengthen community safety.

Police regions, supported by specialist squads, will undertake coordinated disruption activities across the state. Police will target high-harm offenders and work closely with partner agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable. With a strong focus on crime prevention, police will be highly visible as they prevent, disrupt and investigate offending, with particular emphasis on unlawful use, robbery and unlawful entry.

The operation will be locally led and centrally coordinated, leveraging the knowledge and experience of officers who know their communities best.

Quote this reference number: QP2600732174

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