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Geraldton pharmacy thief wields blade during armed hold-up

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Sarah StegerThe West Australian
Geraldton detectives are investigating after a man allegedly armed with a knife robbed a pharmacy in the State’s Mid West.
Camera IconGeraldton detectives are investigating after a man allegedly armed with a knife robbed a pharmacy in the State’s Mid West. Credit: Unknown/WA Police

Geraldton detectives are investigating after a man allegedly armed with a knife robbed a pharmacy in the State’s Mid West.

About 7.20pm on Sunday October 18 a man wearing a shorts, sandals and a broad-brimmed hat allegedly walked into the Geraldton businesses armed with a blade.

Police said he threatened one staff member and demanded certain items from behind the counter and then left the Marine Terrace store.

A CCTV image of a man police would like to speak to in relation to the incident has been released.

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Police said he threatened one staff member and demanded certain items from behind the counter and then left the Marine Terrace store.
Camera IconPolice said he threatened one staff member and demanded certain items from behind the counter and then left the Marine Terrace store. Credit: Unknown/WA Police
Geraldton detectives are investigating after a man allegedly armed with a knife robbed a pharmacy in the State’s Mid West.
Camera IconGeraldton detectives are investigating after a man allegedly armed with a knife robbed a pharmacy in the State’s Mid West. Credit: Unknown/WA Police

He has light skin and is of medium height and build. He was wearing a short-sleeved dark-blue shirt, black shorts, slide sandals and a broad brimmed hat.

Geraldton Detectives would like anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, anyone who may recognise the man pictured or who has any information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Reports can also be made online.

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