Crime
Terrifying Robbery in Brisbane: Man in Clown Mask Wields Gun
On December 29, 2023, a chilling armed robbery took place at a service station in Holland Park, Brisbane. The incident involved a man wearing an evil clown mask who brandished what appeared to be a gun, threatening a store employee. The suspect, described as having a slim build with long, dark hair, was dressed in black and wore blue shoes. He carried a black backpack and was seen fleeing the scene on foot after jumping over a fence with stolen cash.
Details of the Incident
Location: The robbery occurred at a service station on Cavendish Road in Holland Park, Brisbane.
Time: The incident happened around 7:30 PM on December 29, 2023.
Suspect Description: The man had a slim build, long dark hair, and was dressed in black with blue shoes. He wore a clown mask and carried a black backpack.
Weapon: The suspect brandished what appeared to be a firearm during the robbery.
Outcome: Despite the threatening nature of the incident, no one was harmed. The suspect escaped with cash from the store.
Police Investigation
Queensland Police have released CCTV footage of the incident in an effort to gather public assistance in identifying the suspect. The footage shows the man waving the gun at the cashier and demanding the full cash drawer. After obtaining the cash, he ran through the car park and jumped over a fence to escape.
Public Assistance Requested
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The public can contact Policelink or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
Sources:
News Corp Australia
Terrifying footage as clown robs servoIllawarra Mercury
Gun-wielding man in clown mask allegedly robs service stationThe Independent
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