Attempted armed robbery, Helensvale

Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Lindfield Drive pharmacy on Friday night.

A man entered the Helensvale pharmacy shortly before 7.00pm, produced a knife and demanded pharmaceutical products from the shop assistant.

The man fled on foot empty handed after he was interrupted by security staff.

The shop assistant was not injured during the incident and police investigations continue.

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