Armed robbery, Cairns

Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a Cairns grocery store today.

Around 12.30pm, a man entered the Sheridan Street store and, after alluding he was armed, demanded money from a staff member.

The staff member complied and the man fled the store on foot with a sum of cash.

After speaking to witnesses and viewing security footage, police located a man at a nearby residents.

Officers also seized clothing and a blood-filled syringe as part of their investigation.

The man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

There is no further information available at this time.

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