Armed Robbery, Townsville
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel in Townsville early this morning.
Just before 1am two men in a white vehicle have pulled up in the check-in area of the hotel in Woolcock Street.
Both men then left the vehicle and approached a hotel staff member threatening him with a knife and demanding money. The men have taken a sum of money and then left the scene in the vehicle.
The staff member was not physically injured.
The two men are both described as Aboriginal in appearance, of slim build with one approximately 180cm tall and the other 170cm tall. Both had their faces covered and were wearing black hoodies and armed with knives.
Police are appealing for anyone with information that could assist their enquiries to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
