Update: armed robbery, Varsity Lakes
A man will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today in relation to the armed robbery of a Varsity Lakes convenience store on August 10.
Around 9.30pm, a man entered the Christine Avenue store and allegedly produced a knife while making demands for money and cigarettes from the attendant.
After receiving cash and cigarettes the man then left the store and drove away.
The attendant, an 18-year-old woman, was not physically harmed during the incident.
A 30-year-old Varsity Lakes man has been charged with one count each of enter premises and commit indictable offence and armed robbery.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.
