Wednesday10 April 2024 06:39:44 PM
A man will appear in court tomorrow charged over the alleged armed robbery of chemist in the state’s north.
Just after 12.30pm on Tuesday (9 April 2024)a man entered a chemist on Summerland WayKyogleand spoke with staff before allegedly producing a knife and threatening an employeedemanding prescription medication.
The armed man fled from the store with medication and police were notified.
Officers from Richmond Police District attended and commenced an investigation into the incident.
No one was physically injured in the incident.
Just before 7pmemergency services were called to Kyogle RoadLillian Rockwhere a 41-year-old man was located.
He was arrested and taken to Lismore Base Hospitalunder police guard.
Upon his discharge today (Wednesday 10 April 2024)the man was escorted to Lismore Police Station where he was charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon.
He has been refused bail to appear at Lismore Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 11 April 2024).
