Robbery offences, Fortitude Valley
Police are continuing to investigate two armed robberies at businesses in Fortitude Valley yesterday which they believe may be linked.
Around 11.05am a man entered a retail store on Ann Street and demanded money from the attendant stating he was armed with a knife.
No money was obtained and the man left the store when a member of the public entered the premises.
Around 11.40am a man attended a Brunswick Street café before demanding a female staff member hand over cash from the till while claiming he was armed with a knife.
The man stole a quantity of cash and fled the scene.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall with a solid build and blonde hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt, blue trousers, and was carrying a backpack.
No one was physically injured during the incidents.
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.
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