Attempted armed robbery in Cleveland, QLD

Police have released CCTV vision as they appeal for assistance to help identify a woman who may be able to assist with investigations into an attempted armed robbery in Cleveland on September 12, Queensland Police say.

At about 3pm on Bloomfield Street, a woman entered a business armed with a large knife and a syringe and demanded money from a 49-year-old female staff member.

The woman fled the scene a short time later empty-handed.

The woman is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall with light brown hair.

She was wearing a full length black cape and dark-coloured shoes.

No-one was physically injured as a result of the incident.

Police are encouraging anyone who knows this woman or who has any info as to her whereabouts to contact Policelink on 131 444.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

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