Armed robbery, Ashmore

Police are searching for a man following an armed robbery in Ashmore this afternoon.

Around 1.30pm, a 33-year-old man parked his vehicle in a car park on the corner of Currumburra and Southport-Nerang roads.

On getting out of the vehicle, the man was pushed into the door of his vehicle by a man armed with a knife.

The offender held the knife to the victim’s neck and made demands for property.

The victim handed over his wallet and some jewellery, and managed to flee the scene in his car when the offender bent over to pick up a dropped item of jewellery.

The 33-year-old victim sustained minor injuries.

The man carrying the knife is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 182cm tall and with a proportionate build.

Investigations are continuing.

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