Police have charged a 20-year-old man following an armed robbery of a tobacconist in Sunnybank yesterday, July 30.
Just before 10pm, it will be alleged a 20-year-old man gained entry into a Lewina Street business armed with a gel blaster and demanded money from a staff member.
It is further alleged the man stole a quantity of products and fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.
The 24-year-old store employee was not physically injured.
Police arrested a 20-year-old Runcorn man on Woodhaven Court a short time later.
He has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, enter premise with intent to commit and wilful damage.
The man is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court today, July 31.
