Strike Force Trident Detectives have arrested a 21-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery which occurred at a licensed premises in Jingili.
Around 7:15pm on Thursday, an adult male was attempting to enter the premises whilst wearing a mask. He was confronted by security who refused his entry.
The male allegedly assaulted a staff member rendering him unconscious before assaulting him on the ground. The offender allegedly damaged the store before stealing a quantity of alcohol and fleeing.
Police responded immediately however were unable to locate the offender.
On Friday around 1:30pm Strike Force Trident Detectives identified the offender and later located and arrested him at a residence in Malak.
Strike Force Trident Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Burns said "This was a quick and professional response from the General Duties and on call Crime team that ensured we had access to the evidence to identify the offender quickly. This is exactly the type of offending that the community does not tolerate, and the ability of Trident to quickly identify, locate and arrest this offender should act as a deterrence to others intent on bringing harm to our community"
The male remains in custody with charges expected to follow.
