Armed robbery, Forest Lake

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a supermarket at Forest Lake last night.

At 8.40pm, two people entered the Woogaroo Street business armed with axes and demanded money.

Two female store attendants, aged 17 and 19, managed to run to safety through the back door.

The armed men then removed a quantity of cigarettes as well as personal property including a handbag and a wallet before they then ran out the front door.

The duo, who were dressed in all black, ran along Forest Lake Boulevarde towards Alpine Place.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.

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Quote this reference number: QP1902321650.