Attempted armed robbery, Lawnton
Police have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to help with their investigation into the attempted armed robbery of a convenience store in Lawnton on September 28.
At 7pm, a man armed with a knife entered the Ebert Parade store and approached two staff members, a 67-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman.
The man threatened the pair and made demands for cash.
The employees attempted to take the knife away from the man, and a short struggle has occurred.
The man left the scene on foot empty-handed.
The man is described as Caucasian with a thin build, 180cm tall, with short light brown hair and aged in his early to mid-20s.
The man is believed to frequent the Lawnton or Pine Rivers area in north Brisbane.
Police are appealing to anyone who may recognise the man or has any information about the incident 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.
