A 28-year-old Labrador man has been charged in relation to two armed robberies in Hemmant and Tingalpa earlier this month.
Police will allege on December 12 around 7pm, a man entered licensed premises on Gosport Street, Hemmant and was confronted by an employee.
The man allegedly produced a firearm and threatened the employee, demanding cash.
The employee complied and was not physically injured.
The man allegedly left the scene on foot with a quantity of cash.
It will be further alleged on December 17 around 1am, a man entered licensed premises on Wynnum Road, Tingalpa armed with a firearm.
The man allegedly threatened the cashier, demanding a sum of cash.
The employee attempted to retrieve cash however was unable to comply, with the man fleeing the scene in a silver hatchback.
The man was charged with 13 offences, including armed robbery, attempted armed robbery and possession of a weapon.
He is due to appear before Wynnum Magistrates Court tomorrow (December 23) .
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