Armed robbery, Margate
Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a coffee shop in Margate this afternoon.
Around 1.15pm a man entered the shop on Victoria Avenue and produced a syringe to a female employee before making demands for cash.
The employee refused the demands but the man took a sum of cash from a transaction that was taking place with a customer.
The man then fled the store on foot.
No-one was physically injured during the incident.
Police are urging anyone with any information that could assist in this investigation 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.
