Armed robbery, Maroochydore
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Maroochydore this morning.
Around 6.30am, a man attended a takeaway store on Aerodrome Road, Maroochydoore and attempted to jemmy open a vehicle in the staff car park with a knife but has been unsuccessful.
A short time later a male staff member was opening the store when the man has produced a firearm and entered the store.
He made demands for cash and the employee has complied.
The man has then fled the scene with a sum of cash.
The man is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, between 30 to 40-years-old, 170 cm tall with brown eyes and a mole on his right cheek near his eye. He spoke with a New Zealand accent.
The man was wearing long black pants, a hooded black jacket, red bandana, black beanie, black gloves and carrying a black back pack.
Investigations are continuing.
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