Man used syringe to rob bottle shop: cops

A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a syringe at a Sunshine Coast bottle shop worker.

The 30-year-old is accused of using the syringe to hold up a Glass House Mountains business on Saturday night.

Police say he threatened a female staff member and fled with cash, but was caught soon after.

He has been charged with assault, armed robbery and entering a premises with intent to commit an indictable offence.