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Police have charged a woman following an alleged armed robbery at a property in the state’s north.

About 2.30pm (Wednesday, 9 May), police have been told a woman, armed with a knife, broke into a property in Arthur Road at Corndale, about 17km north of Lismore.

The woman allegedly threatened a man inside before stealing personal property and fleeing the scene.

No one was injured.

Officers from Richmond Police District commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, a 34-year-old woman was arrested on Strongs Road, Corndale, about 5pm today (Thursday, 10 May).

She was taken to Lismore police station where she was charged with aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence, armed with intent, drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, breach of bail, and two counts of possess prohibited drug.

She was refused bail to appear at Lismore Local Court tomorrow (Friday, 11 May).


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