Armed robbery, Rothwell
Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a supermarket in Rothwell this morning.
A man walked into the business on Bremner Road around 5.10am, selected a flavoured milk from the drink fridge and approached the front counter.
He then put a bag on the front counter and demanded money and cigarettes from the female cashier before revealing what appeared to be a firearm from the pocket of his jumper.
The cashier complied and handed over a sum of cash and the man fled the scene.
Police have released CCTV images (below) of the man who is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 170cm tall with a medium build, short dark hair with lines shaved into the side.
He was wearing a black hooded jumper with black tracksuit pants and was carrying a black bag.
Police are urging anyone who may recognise the man or have further information about the incident to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
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.
Source: Brisbane Crime Alert
