Robbery, Ascot

Police are investigating a robbery at a liquor store on Racecourse Road, Ascot yesterday evening.

At around 6.10pm a man entered the business and while the store attendant was otherwise occupied began placing bottles of alcohol in a bag.

The attendant has then confronted the man and attempted to take the bag from the man. He then used a bottle to hit the attendant a number of times on the arm.

The man then fled the store with the bag and was last seen on Kent Street.

The attendant sustained a minor arm injury.

The man (pictured) is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, with a slim build, and approximately 170cm.

Investigations are continuing.

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