Linked robberies, Townsville
Detectives are investigating after two separate liquor stores in West End and Thuringowa Central were robbed overnight by a man armed with a weapon.
Around 7.20pm, the man with his face covered and armed with a firearm has entered the Stagpole Street drive-thru bottle shop and demanded money.
The female store attendant complied, and the man stole cash from the till before fleeing on foot into Sydney Street.
The man then entered a small silver sedan in Harold Street before it accelerated away at speed.
A short time later, police were called to a Thuringowa Central liquor store after a man armed with a firearm threatened a male employee and demanded cash.
The store attendant complied and the man stole a sum of cash from the till before fleeing the High Range Drive drive-thru bottle shop.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Detectives believe the same man is responsible for the two robberies and are looking into the possible link to another similar armed robbery in Oonoonba on Thursday night.
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.
Quote these reference numbers: QP1801851403, QP1801852153.
