Woman charged after air gun seen in Fortitude Valley
A 46-year-old Fortitude Valley woman has been charged after police were called to reports of a woman carrying a handgun that proved to be an air gun.
A 46-year-old Fortitude Valley woman has been charged following an alleged armed incident in the suburb on Wednesday afternoon, 11 November.
Around 5pm, police were called to the vicinity of Julia Street and St Pauls Terrace after reports that a woman was seen walking in the area carrying a handgun.
Police attended and located the woman, who was taken into custody without further incident. The firearm was later found to be an air gun.
She has been charged with one count each of going armed so as to cause fear and contravene direction or requirement of police officer, and two counts each of serious assault police officer whilst pretending armed with a weapon.
She was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 12 November.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Policelink, either by calling 131 444 or by using the online suspicious activity form on the Policelink website, which is available 24 hours a day. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.
Police ask that the reference number QP2602231489 be quoted.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.