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Police arrest 17-year-old following alleged late-night armed disturbance

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Police have charged a teenage boy following a disturbance at a business in Noosa Heads last night.

It will be alleged that just after 10pm police were called to a Sunshine Beach Road business following reports of a disturbance between two males, one of whom was armed with a knife.

Upon police arrival, it will be alleged the armed male, a 17-year-old boy, attempted to flee the scene, but was taken into custody a short time later.

No one was injured during the incident.

The 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count each of going armed so as to cause fear, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property and obstruct police.

He is expected to appear in the Maroochydore Children’s Court today.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day. You can also report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers, call 1800 333 000 or report online. Quote this reference number: QP2501417318.

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