Armed robbery with violence, Palm Beach
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Palm Beach overnight.
A man has entered a fish and chip shop on Seventh Avenue around 9pm and has approached staff and demanded money.
The attendant has refused, and the man has then assaulted the 55-year-old woman with a metal pipe.
The woman suffered lacerations and bruising, a broken collar bone, broken arm and an injury to her back and was taken to the Gold Coast University for treatment.
The man has then left the scene in an unknown direction.
The man is described as being around 180cms tall and has his face covered.
Investigations into the robbery are continuing, and police are appealing to anyone who may be able to assist with their investigations 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.
