Armed robbery charge, Burleigh Heads

Police have charged an 18-year-old man with armed robbery in relation to the alleged robbery of a jewellery store at Burleigh Heads on August 21, 2014.

It will be alleged the man entered the store on Classic Way and tried on a gold bracelet before fleeing the shop on foot with the bracelet.

It will be further alleged a shop assistant chased the man to a vehicle waiting nearby, being driven by a second man and whilst driving away, the sedan struck the woman.

The 18-year-old Tweed Heads West man was charged with one count each of armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle and is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.

Investigations into the robbery continue.

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.