Qld: Teens targeted in armed robbery

AAP General News (Australia)
04-11-2008
Qld: Teens targeted in armed robbery

BRISBANE, April 11 AAP - Two teens were threatened with a knife in an armed robbery
in central Queensland overnight.

A 19-year-old woman was closing a business on Main St, North Rockhampton, about 9pm
(AEST), when the man approached her and produced a knife, police say.

The man took the woman inside and ordered a 14-year-old employee to lay on the ground.

He then stole a sum of cash and fled on foot.

The man was described as Caucasian, tall, with green eyes and wearing a blue balaclava,
blue jumper, blue jeans, with a grey backpack and black gloves.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations should call
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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KEYWORD: ARMED

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