Queensland Police have charged three teenage girls following an alleged armed robbery at a service station in Woree, in the Cairns area. The incident has prompted a police investigation, with officers working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery and identify any additional information that may assist the investigation.

Police allege the incident occurred at a service station in Woree, where staff and customers were present. Officers responded to the reported incident and began inquiries into what had happened. Investigators are expected to examine available CCTV footage, speak with witnesses and collect other evidence that could help establish the sequence of events.

Three teenage girls have since been charged in connection with the alleged incident. Because the accused are minors, identifying information is restricted and should not be published in a way that could identify them. Their cases will be dealt with through the Queensland youth justice system and the courts.

The alleged robbery is part of broader concerns about community safety and offences involving young people across Queensland. Service stations and other businesses that operate for extended hours can face particular security challenges because employees may work late at night or during periods when fewer people are present. Police investigations following alleged robberies can therefore involve detailed examination of security footage, witness accounts and other evidence.

For businesses, incidents of this nature can also have an emotional and financial impact on workers and operators. Employees who experience or witness an alleged robbery may require support following the incident, while businesses may review security arrangements and procedures afterwards.

Police continue to encourage members of the public to provide relevant information if they witnessed suspicious activity around the time of the alleged incident. Information from members of the community can assist investigators in establishing what occurred and determining whether other people may have been involved.

The charges against the three teenagers are allegations only. Being charged with an offence does not mean that the accused have been found guilty. The matters will need to be determined through the appropriate legal process, and the accused are entitled to the presumption of innocence.

The Woree incident comes as police across Far North Queensland continue to investigate property offences, robberies and other reported crimes. Local police operations focus on responding to incidents, protecting the community and holding alleged offenders accountable through the justice system.

Further information may be released as the investigation and court proceedings continue. Authorities may also provide additional details if doing so does not compromise the legal process or the privacy protections applying to the teenagers involved.

This story is a current Cairns-area crime report for September 3, 2026, involving an alleged robbery at a Woree service station and the subsequent charging of three teenagers. The case remains before the relevant authorities and courts.