Media Release
Armed robbery, Bowen
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a take-away store in Bowen late last night.
Initial investigations indicate a man approached the 60-year-old victim at the rear of the Gregory Street store just before 10pm armed with a firearm.
He demanded money from the man before he entered the store and approached a 57-year-old woman standing behind the counter.
The man threatened the victim and demanded money.
She handed him a sum of cash before he ran from the scene.
He is described as around 180cm tall with a dark complexion and solid build. He was wearing a red shirt and three quarter length pants.
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
