Gold Coast Man Faces Court Over Alleged Armed Robbery and Stabbing

An 18-year-old man has appeared in a Gold Coast court on multiple serious charges, including attempted murder and armed robbery. The charges follow a series of alleged incidents in the Carrara area during the early hours of Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Court Proceedings

Dimitri Roussos, 18, appeared in Southport Magistrates Court on May 22 or 23, 2024.

The court heard no application for bail was made. The matter was adjourned, with a return to court scheduled for June 25, 2024. Roussos remains in custody.

During the proceedings, the magistrate noted Roussos was observed smiling and sitting with his arms crossed, according to reports from multiple sources including the ABC.

Police Allegations

Police allege the following sequence of events occurred in the Carrara area:

• Approximately 1:20 AM: Roussos arranged via social media to meet a 21-year-old man in a fast-food restaurant car park regarding the purchase of luxury watches. Police allege that during the meeting, Roussos threatened the man with a knife and took the watches.

• Approximately 3:30 AM: Police allege Roussos attempted to enter a home in Carrara but left the location after being disturbed by residents.

• Approximately 4:00 AM: Police allege Roussos forced entry into a home on Plateau Crescent, Carrara. The residents, a 38-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, confronted him. Police allege Roussos stabbed both individuals before fleeing the scene.

Aftermath of Alleged Incidents

Following the alleged home invasion on Plateau Crescent:

• The 38-year-old male resident was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital. Hospital reports indicate he was in a serious but stable condition.
• The 46-year-old female resident sustained minor injuries.

Roussos was later arrested by police.

Charges

The charges faced by Dimitri Roussos, as listed across the provided sources, include:

• Attempted murder
• Assault occasioning bodily harm
• Armed robbery
• Attempt to enter a dwelling at night
• Unlawful possession of explosives (ammunition)
• Various weapons offences

The case is next listed for mention on June 25, 2024.