Man with machete sought after attempted armed robbery in Rockhampton
Police have released CCTV of an attempted armed robbery in Rockhampton, Queensland.
A masked man entered a store on Musgrave St, Berserker, just after 6.30pm on Monday.
He pulled out a large machete and ran up to the counter, threatening two employees, a man and a woman.
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A man is sought after an attempted armed robbery in Rockhampton, Queensland. Queensland Police
One of the workers threw a chair at him, striking the man in the upper body.
He then fled the store empty-handed.
Neither of the employees was injured.
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He brandished a machete before being hit with a thrown chair. Queensland Police
The man was wearing a dark hooded jumper, with white and red coverings on his face, grey track pants, and white shoes.
He was carrying a green, duffle-type bag.
Anybody with information, or anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV is urged to contact police on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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