Police have released an image of a woman as part of the investigation into the robbery of a Browns Plains sporting-goods store on September 18, 2021.
Around 9.30am, a woman attended the Grand Plaza Drive store, where she selected approximately $1,600 worth of clothing and placed the items into her bag.
Around 10.20am the woman attempted to leave the store without paying when the 25-year-old manager confronted her.
The manager attempted to remove the stolen clothing from the woman's bag when she verbally abused him, removed her high-heels and repeatedly hit the man's left wrist and spat in his face.
The man managed to retrieve approximately $700 worth of clothing before letting go of the bag and the woman fled with approximately $900 worth of clothing.
The man sustained minor injuries to his left wrist.
The woman is described as Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 170cm tall, slim build and 18-19 years of age.
Police urge anyone who may recognise this woman to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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