Update 2: Armed robbery, Mackay
Mackay detectives investigating the alleged armed robbery of a Mackay hotel on June 12 have arrested a 24-year-old man.
He appeared in the Mackay Magistrates Court today charged with armed robbery in company and was denied bail and is due to re-appear tomorrow, July 5.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith, Crime Services Mackay said this was still an active investigation with police continuing to appeal for public assistance with police re-issuing a photograph of a man they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.
“We are very keen for public assistance to help locate this man. We are also still searching for the driver of the vehicle the offenders used to flee the scene.”
“Anyone who sees the man is urged not to approach him as he may be armed and to immediately call Triple Zero (000).”
“I would also like to acknowledge the community assistance that has already been provided. It is the partnership between police and the community which leads to us successfully solving crime.”
Police will allege that two men entered a Wood Street business around 9pm on June 12 with one of the men approaching the bar and revealing a firearm inside a bag. A note was handed over and cash demanded.
The pair fled out the Gregory Street entrance with a sum of money. They were seen entering a dark coloured sedan.
