Police arrested an alleged armed robber in Moranbah last week on January 12, arresting a man on the same day the alleged crime took place.
Sergeant Nigel Dalton said that police will allege that at approximately 5.45am on January 12, a man approached a Griffin Street, Moranbah business wielding a knife and demanding money.
The store assistant managed to exit the shop with the alleged offender also fleeing the scene.
Police attended the store and after viewing CCTV images, managed to identify the man.
Police attended an address in Hannan Drive, Moranbah and arrested a 35-year-old Moranbah man.
During the arrest it is alleged the 35-year-old man assaulted and obstructed police. He has since been charged.
The man appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court on January 13, charged with enter premises to commit indictable offence, attempted armed robbery, obstruct police, serious assault of a police officer causing harm, possess utensil or pipes etc in connection with smoking drugs and failure to dispose of needle and syringe.
