15-year-old arrested after multiple armed robberies and police chase.

In northern Queensland, a teenage boy has been taken into custody by police in connection with a string of armed robberies that have occurred in the Cairns area over the past month. According to authorities, the boy, who is from Gordonvale, is believed to have been involved in a total of six armed robberies, as well as several break-ins and vehicle thefts.

One of the incidents in which the boy is accused of being involved took place on Lake Street on January 16. It is alleged that he approached a woman, attacked her, and then stole her handbag before making a quick getaway. The following day, the boy is said to have attempted to break into several vehicles at a medical facility on the same street. During this incident, he reportedly threatened a woman with a hammer and then proceeded to attack her, stealing her keys and vehicle.

On January 19 at approximately 9:35 am, the boy is accused of entering two properties on Olivia Street in Palm Cove. During this incident, he allegedly threatened a homeowner with a knife and then stole a Nissan Navara. Police were able to track the vehicle with the help of a helicopter, which followed it along the Captain Cook Highway as it made its way through Wangetti and Port Douglas. In order to stop the vehicle, officers deployed road spikes near Ellis Beach. The two occupants of the Navara then fled on foot, with one being apprehended by authorities on Ellis Beach while holding his dog.

The 39-year-old man from Trinity Beach was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including breaching his bail conditions and committing vehicle-related crimes. Meanwhile, the 15-year-old boy also attempted to flee on foot after trying to stop vehicles on the highway. He was soon caught and charged with a total of 36 property-related offences, which include six counts of violent armed robbery. He is expected to appear in court today to face these charges.

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