Bomb hoax at Annerley

Police have charged a man after he allegedly entered a chemist stating he had a bomb at Annerley last night.

It will be alleged at 9.30pm a man entered the Ipswich Road store stating he had a bomb in his bag and to call police.

Police attended and arrested the man in the carpark a short time later. The bag only had personal items in it and no bomb or other devices were located.

A 49-year-old Annerley man has been charged with one count of bomb hoax and will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today, February 25.

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, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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