Robbery and assault, Mackay

Detectives have released vision after a business was broken into and a man assaulted in Mount Pleasant early Sunday morning.

Around 4.40am, a man tried to force entry to some businesses in a complex on Willetts Road. He then smashed a glass door panel of one of the businesses. A staff member who was at the business approached the man who then hit the staff member in face and ran out of the business.

The man fled on a silver mountain bike fitted with what is believed to be a small petrol engine. He is described as approximately 175cm tall, Caucasian and wearing a white cap, black hoodie and black backpack.

Anyone who recognises the man or has further information is urged to contact police.

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 or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2002208540.