Detectives from Townsville Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a 29-year-old West End man following an alleged armed robbery in Pimlico this morning, January 27.

Investigations indicate that around 10.30am, the man has allegedly caused a disturbance and then took items from a shop without paying at a shopping centre near Kings Road.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

Following patrols of the area, it will be further alleged the man was located in Castletown in possession of stolen goods.

He has been charged with one count each of robbery whilst armed, stealing, and trespass.

He was refused police bail and is due to appear before Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow, January 28.

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