Police investigate armed robbery at Forest Lake

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a supermarket at Forest Lake last night.

At 8.40pm, two people entered the Woogaroo Street business armed with axes and demanded money.

Two female store attendants, aged 17 and 19, managed to run to safety through the back door.

The armed men then removed a quantity of cigarettes as well as personal property including a handbag and a wallet before they then ran out the front door.

The duo, who were dressed in all black, ran along Forest Lake Boulevarde towards Alpine Place.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.

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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