Patrons of the Hotel Eton witnessed a robbery last week, as a man allegedly tried to steal money while staff were distracted on January 20.
The 39-year-old Caboolture man allegedly took funds from the cash register at the bar while staff were busy in another area before leaving the premises with the stolen goods.
He would be taken to Mackay Base Hospital later for facial injuries, having left the pub where he was confronted by local Nathan Keioskie, a young man who held him to the ground until police arrived a few minutes later.
The Caboolture man was arrested and charged with entering a premise and committing an indictable offence, as well as common assault on the day.
The Hotel’s publican took to Facebook to deter rumours that the man held up the Eton establishment at knife point.
“This was not an armed hold [up] of any sort,” the post read.
“A person removed money from a cash register while bar staff were busy in another area and left with the money.
“What later happened is a matter for the police to investigate, he did leave in [an] ambulance and we will leave it at that.
“We are all safe and that is our main focus. We value our patrons safety above all.”
Local punters took to the comment section.
“Nothing like rural justice,” one wrote.
Member for Mirani Stephen Andrews MP also commented on Facebook.
“The wages of theft can be pricey on the health in some cases but fortunately cheaper on the education side of things,” his comment reads.
The “Best Pub in the Scrub” suffered a period of closure in December, citing government mandates, and has reopened to Eton locals’ applause.
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