Police have charged two men following an armed robbery of a tobacco store in Toowoomba City on February 25.
At approximately 12.30pm it is alleged two men entered the store on Russell Street threatening a female employee with a knife and demanding cash.
It is then alleged one of the offenders went behind the counter and wrestled with the employee before stealing a quantity of smoking products.
Both offenders then fled the store leaving the scene in a maroon coloured 2009 model Nissan utility.
The 23-year-old store employee received minor injuries.
Police arrested both men at an Oakey address a short time later.
A 22-year-old St George man has been charged with one count each of enter with intent and armed robbery.
An 18-year-old Harristown man has been charged with one count each of enter with intent, armed robbery, stealing, wilful damage, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evasion and failing to take reasonable care and precautions in respect to syringe or needle.
Both men are due to face Toowoomba Magistrates Court today.
