Armed robbery, Mackay
Police are investigating following an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in Mackay overnight.
At around 11:50pm a man entered a service station on Sydney Street armed with a knife and demanded money from a male staff member. When the staff member refused the man then fled the scene on foot.
Just after 12:00pm the same man entered a convenience store on Bridge Road and demanded money from a male staff member.
The staff member complied, handing over a sum of cash before the man fled the store on foot.
He was last seen entering a small silver sedan at the corner of Brooks and Bridge Street.
No one was physically injured in either incident.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, is around 185cm to 190cm tall and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and a black hat, with dark coloured pants.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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.
Quote these reference numbers: QP1900098757, QP1900098948.
