Attempted robbery, Rockhampton
Rockhampton police investigating the alleged attempted theft of money from a local sports club last night have charged a man with attempted robbery.
Police will allege that around 7.10pm a man a Normanby Street, The Range business, grabbing a bag of cash and running for the door.
A 55-year-old female employee chased the man, grabbing the bag off him, and getting struck in the face by an elbow at the same time.
The bag fell to the ground and the man fled empty handed.
A 38-year-old Mitchell man has been remanded in police custody and is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court tomorrow.
It is believed the woman was not physically injured.
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