Armed robbery, Kirra

Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place in Kirra overnight.

At 11.40pm, a man and a woman were walking along the Kirra foreshore on Musgrave Street when they were approached from behind by two men.

The male victim was hit in the head with a baseball bat, before the two men produced a firearm and demanded the pair’s belongings.

The pair handed over their mobile phones, a skateboard and a sum of money before the two men left the scene in a northerly direction.

The man sustained a minor cut to his head.

Both men were wearing hooded jumpers and bandanas.

Investigations are continuing.

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.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.