Armed robbery, Indooroopilly
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a tobacconist shop on Station Road, Indooroopilly this afternoon.
Just before 1pm today a man has approached the shop counter and asked for cigarettes. The man has then produced a syringe and what is believed to be a scalpel and demanded money from the shop assistant.
The shop assistant has refused and activated a duress alarm at which time the man has then fled the store.
The man (pictured) is described as being Caucasian, with a slim build in his early to mid-thirties and was wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, dark baseball cap and thongs. He was also observed to have a full length sleeve tattoo on his right arm.
Police are appealing for anyone who may recognise the man or have any information about the incident 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.
