Police update: Armed robbery in Rockhampton City, QLD

Rockhampton detectives have charged a man following an investigation into an armed robbery at a local supermarket in Rockhampton City last week.

Police will allege, around 3.50pm on Saturday, February 4, a man armed with a knife entered the George Street supermarket and threatened employees before stealing cash.

No one was physically injured, and the man fled on a scooter.

A 21-year-old Park Avenue man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to appear in Rockhampton Magistrates Court tomorrow, February 13.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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