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Man charged with 12 offences including armed robbery and dangerous operation of a vehicle

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A 31-year-old man has been charged in relation to a series of alleged property offences, including the alleged armed robbery of a vehicle at Valdora.

Information led police to a Hughes Place, Valdora, address in relation to a BMW that was allegedly stolen from Jones Hill near Gympie about 3.15pm on Tuesday, March 7.

Police established a cordon in surrounding streets, before the BMW was observed leaving the Valdora residence.

It is alleged the BMW was driven dangerously before failing to stop for police.

A tyre-deflation device was successfully deployed and the vehicle continued driving before it was located abandoned on Valdora Drive.

A 21-year-old Wooloowin woman was located and taken into custody without further incident.

Emergency services then received a report about 6.20pm of a man allegedly armed with a knife attending residences in the Valdora area.

It is alleged the man entered a Golden Valley Place property and demanded keys to a vehicle from the occupants.

They complied and the man allegedly left in a Toyota HiLux.

Investigations led police to locate the vehicle in Southport on the Gold Coast about 9.20am the next morning, where he was taken into custody.

He has been charged with 12 offences including two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of armed robbery, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and enter dwelling with intent.

His bail has been refused and he was expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court today.

The 21-year-old Wooloowin woman has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs and possess drug utensils. She was also expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court today.

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 or call 131 444.

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

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