Robbery with violence, Port Douglas

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed outside a Port Douglas liquor store overnight.

Around 10pm, the 20-year-old woman had just finished work at the Port Douglas Road store when she was confronted by a man who demanded she hand over cash.

Before she was able to comply, the man tackled the woman to the ground. He then fled the scene with a sum of cash.

The victim was not physically injured.

The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, in his early 40s, with short blonde hair. He was wearing a long-sleeve black shirt, black pants, and dark running shoes at the time of the incident.

Investigations are continuing.

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