A routine afternoon shop at Keperra’s Great Western Super Centre was disrupted when an alleged disturbance inside Woolworths led to an evacuation and two teenage girls being charged.
Afternoon Shop Disrupted At Keperra Woolworths
A normal Friday afternoon at Keperra’s Great Western Super Centre was interrupted after an alleged disturbance inside Woolworths led to the store being evacuated and two teenage girls taken into custody.
Police were called to a Settlement Road business about 3pm on 15 May following reports of a disturbance. It is alleged items were thrown from shelves and glass was broken inside the store before the shop was cleared.
Reports from the scene indicated about 60 people were evacuated from Woolworths. The incident was described as being contained to the supermarket, although workers and customers elsewhere in the centre were also affected while the situation was handled.
For shoppers and staff, the disruption turned an ordinary visit into a sudden evacuation, with the store later closed for the rest of the day.
Teen Girls Charged Over Keperra Incident
Two teenage girls were taken into custody after the alleged disturbance.
A 15-year-old Kedron girl was charged with entering premises and committing an indictable offence involving wilful damage, assault occasioning bodily harm, and two counts of common assault.
A 14-year-old Goodna girl was charged with entering premises and committing an indictable offence involving wilful damage, assault occasioning bodily harm, and common assault.
Both girls were expected to appear in Brisbane Childrens Court on 16 May. The 15-year-old was later remanded in custody, with her matter adjourned for a bail application. The 14-year-old also had a bail application before the court.
The charges remain allegations and the matter is still before the court.
Keperra Woolworths Reopens After Closure
The Keperra Woolworths store reopened the morning after the incident, after being closed for the remainder of the previous day.
Woolworths said support was being provided to team members and customers affected by the incident, with resources made available to staff returning to work.
Police inquiries are continuing. Anyone with information has been asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers and quote reference number QP2600928537.
Published 17-May-2026
