Armed robbery, Robina
Gold Coast police are investigating the armed robbery of a woman at Robina, early this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate that around 12.30pm, a 75-year-old woman was in her vehicle that was parked at a Robina shopping centre when was approached by a man.
The man opened the driver’s side door and entered the vehicle, where it is believed he produced a firearm.
After assaulting the woman, he then took her handbag and left the car on-foot.
He was last seen in the car park near the intersection of Robina Town Centre Drive and Collyer Quays.
The man is described as being aged in his mid to late 40s, Caucasian in appearance and around 168cm tall, with a stocky build and dark hair.
He was last seen wearing a red and dark blue cap, an open short-sleeved checkered shirt, an undershirt, blue or black shorts and running shoes.
The woman was transported to the Robina Hospital with facial injuries.
Investigations are continuing.
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