Armed robbery, Springwood

The release

Police have charged a man following the armed robbery of a Springwood fast-food restaurant last night, 27 September.

It will be alleged that just before midnight, a man with his face covered attended the Springwood Road restaurant and threatened the 24-year-old male employee with a knife, demanding money from the register.

The man then fled on foot with the stolen money along North Rochedale Road, where he was immediately arrested by patrolling officers.

It will be alleged that the man attempted to discard his face-covering and the cash upon sighting police, but both were subsequently located by officers nearby.

A 34-year-old Norman Park man has now been charged with one count of armed robbery.

He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today, 28 September.

Operation Yankee Forge is a district-led, statewide initiative targeting high-harm and high-volume offences, including unlawful use of motor vehicles, unlawful entry and robbery.

The operation will enhance policing activities across Queensland to reduce victim numbers and strengthen community safety.

Police regions, supported by specialist squads, will undertake coordinated disruption activities across the state. Police will target high-harm offenders and work closely with partner agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable. With a strong focus on crime prevention, police will be highly visible as they prevent, disrupt and investigate offending, with particular emphasis on unlawful use, robbery and unlawful entry.

The operation will be locally led and centrally coordinated, leveraging the knowledge and experience of officers who know their communities best.

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