Armed robbery, Eagleby

Police are investigating after a 60-year-old man was robbed after falling to the ground at Eagleby last night.

Around 8pm, the man was walking home along Fryar Road when he heard someone walking behind him. In an attempt to walk faster, the man stumbled and fell to the ground.

While on the ground, a man approached him and threatened him with what appeared to be a knife before stealing a sum of cash and fleeing the scene.

The victim sustained a cut to his back but did not require medical treatment.

Police are urging anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area at the time to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.