Update: Charges, Zillmere armed robbery
Brisbane detectives have charged a 19-year-old Caboolture man over the alleged armed robbery of a Zillmere restaurant on Sunday, September 23.
The man was arrested this afternoon and has been charged with several offences including armed robbery, dangerous conduct with a weapon, enter premises and commit an indictable offence, obstruct police and trespass.
He was denied police bail and is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Original media release issued September 23 copied below:
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a store in Zillmere earlier tonight.
At around 6pm, a man entered the Zillmere Road address and grabbed a female attendant by the shoulder while demanding money from the cash register.
He then produced a weapon resembling a pistol and threatened the male store keeper.
The man took the contents from the till before fleeing the scene on foot towards Handford Road.
Police would like to speak to a man described as approximately 175 centimetres, Caucasion with an olive complexion, aged in his mid-20s with a slim build, and brown curly hair.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour at the time or has further information to come forward.
