Woman charged over Port Adelaide robberies

Source: New South Wales – News

A woman has been charged over two robberies at Port Adelaide yesterday.

Just before 3pm on Monday 16 June, it will be alleged a woman armed with a machete entered the service station on Grand Junction Road and demanded money from staff.

The woman stole food items and left the store. Thankfully no one was physically injured.

Police quickly responded and arrested a 30-year-old woman from Munno Para who was still in the area. The machete was safely recovered.

Officers searched the woman and also found a taser in her bag.

Western District Police will allege that the woman was also involved in an attempt robbery at another service station on Grand Junction Road just prior to this incident occurring.

The woman was charged with two counts of attempt robbery, theft and possess dangerous article and is expected to face court later today.

Anyone with information that may assist with investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or freecall 1800 333 000

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