Armed robbery attempt, Stafford
Police are searching for a man who used a knife to try and rob a newsagent at Stafford this morning.
Around 8.45am a man entered the Stafford Road business and made demands for money while armed with a knife.
The 71-year-old female store employee yelled out and the man fled the scene empty handed.
He was last seen running east along Stafford Road.
No one was physically injured in during the incident.
The man is described as being aged his 20s, having an aboriginal appearance, 175 cm tall with dark eyes wearing dark jeans, dark hoodie and had a handkerchief or bandanna across his face.
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.
