Attempted armed robbery – Ashmore
Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of restaurant at Ashmore this morning.
Around 9.15am a man entered the Ashmore Road premises through a rear door.
He has approached two staff members in the kitchen area while armed with a handgun and made demands for money.
Staff told him there was no money on the premises and the man left the restaurant through the rear door.
The offender was described as 175cm tall, thin build with an Australian accent. He was wearing a black hoodie and a black mask.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.
