Media Release
Armed robbery, Brisbane City
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Brisbane City this afternoon.
Just before 4.30pm a man entered the Queen Street store and demanded money from the female staff member.
He threatened the woman with what appeared to be a replica firearm before fleeing the scene with cigarettes and a sum of cash.
The offender is described as being of average build with olive skin, aged in his 30s and having black hair.
He was wearing a green long sleeved shirt, denim jeans, light coloured running shoes, black sunglasses with gold rims and carrying a backpack and a concealed black firearm.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
07 3015 2444
