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According to police reports, the West End man allegedly attempted to leave a store without paying for items around 7 PM on August 2, 2024. When confronted by a 23-year-old security guard from Salisbury, the situation escalated violently. The accused reportedly punched the guard multiple times in the face before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

Law enforcement quickly traced the suspect to a residence on Duffield Road, Margate. After a brief attempt to evade capture by hiding in a neighbouring property, the man was apprehended following a short foot chase.

The West End resident now faces a litany of charges, including robbery, stealing, possession of a dangerous drug, and possession of property related to a drug offence. These charges also stem from an earlier incident on the same day, where the accused allegedly left a grocery store with an unpaid trolley full of goods.

Upon arrest, police claim to have found the man in possession of a syringe and methyl amphetamine, further complicating his legal situation.

The accused has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court on September 2, 2024. No pleas have been entered at this time.

The security guard, fortunately, sustained only minor injuries and was treated for grazes and bruising.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Published 7-August-2024

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