Police are investigating the armed robbery of a bottle shop on Rokeby Road, Howrah, on Sunday night in which a man threatened a store attendant and stole cash and property.
About 8pm, a man entered the 'Bottle-O' bottle shop at 469 Rokeby Road armed with what appeared to be a firearm, and demanded money.
The staff member was not physically injured in the robbery.
The offender left the area on foot a short time after 8pm.
He is described as male, about 167cm tall (5'6"), white skin and was wearing a hooded jumper, black puffer jacket, black cargo pants and white sneaker-style shoes.
If anyone witnessed a man fitting this description, noticed someone acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the robbery, or has information about the incident, they should contact police on 131 444.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au
