Attempted armed robbery, Townsville

Detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred in Townsville early this morning (November 28).

At about 1am at a Condamine Street address in Wulguru, a male resident was confronted by a young man inside the downstairs area of the house.

The young man produced a knife and demanded the keys to a vehicle.

The man challenged the intruder and tried to restrain him as he attempted to flee.

The young man eventually managed to break free and fled the scene on foot.

Investigations are continuing.

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