Armed robbery, Currimundi
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Currimundi earlier tonight.
A man entered a video store on Nicklin Way around 7.20pm. He approached the 21-year-old staff member and pushed over a sign near the counter. The man made threats to the worker and indicated he was armed. The staff member complied with demands for money and the stolen cash was placed in a bag before the man ran from the store.
He was last seen riding a bicycle along Nicklin Way.
Police are searching for a man described a being 20 to 24-years-old, Caucasian appearance, approximately 180cm tall, unshaven and wearing sunglasses. The man was wearing black and white chequered pants and a white button up tunic.
No one was injured during the robbery. Investigations are continuing.
UPDATE: Police have released an image which may assist investigations.
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