Update 1 – Armed robbery in Rosewood, QLD

Detectives investigating an armed robbery at the Rising Sun Hotel, Rosewood, in 2015 have renewed their appeal for public assistance to help identify a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

Around 8.20pm on Sunday, October 18 the man entered the School Street hotel and proceeded to a bar area where he threatened a male employee with a knife before stealing a sum of cash.

The man, described as Caucasian, approximately 175 to 180cms tall with a solid build was wearing a dark shirt, dark pants and had his head covered by a dark item of clothing. He fled the scene on foot and was last seen running down School Street.

No one was physically injured and investigations are continuing.

Detectives attached to the investigation named Operation QUEBEC STUMBLE have released CCTV footage of the incident and a man they would like to speak with.

Anyone with information regarding the armed robbery or the man in the vision is asked to contact police.

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.

Quote this reference number: QP1501505779

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