Police investigate armed robbery at Yeronga

Police are investigating after a teenager attempted to rob a convenience store at Yeronga overnight.

Around 10.25pm a male teenager entered the Fairfield Road store armed with a knife and demanded money.

A male staff member declined and challenged the teenager with a mop. The teenager ran from the store and was last seen heading south on Devon Street.

He is described as late teens, 175cm with a medium build and wearing a grey hooded jumper.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1900462158

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