AAP General News (Australia)
04-01-2006
Qld: Search continues for armed robber
BRISBANE, April 1 AAP - A police search is continuing for a man who tried unsuccessfully
to rob a bank and a motel armed with a knife in Brisbane's north.
He threatened staff and demanded money at a Commonwealth Bank branch on Robinson Road,
Virginia at around 5.45pm (AEST) and the Colonial Village Motel on Beams Road, Boondall
at around 8pm (AEST) yesterday.
But he fled empty handed from both in a grey or silver Holden Rodeo ute, a police spokeswoman
said.
His arm was grazed when an anti-robbery shield clamped down on it after he demanded
money at the bank, but no one else was injured during the incidents, she said.
The man, who is described as being of medium build with dark hair, was carrying a pink
umbrella and wearing black clothing, including a balaclava and gloves.
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