Police have charged a man in relation to the armed robbery of a chemist at a West Burleigh Road shopping centre around lunchtime yesterday.
It is alleged during the incident the man was armed with a knife.
A 28-year old man with no fixed place of abode has been charged with armed robbery and stealing.
He is due to face Southport Magistrates Court today.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.