Police are investigating the robbery of a woman and child yesterday in Southport.
Just after 12.45pm, a mother was walking with her child along Eugaree Street when they were approached by a man.
The man produced a knife before demanding money from the woman.
The woman handed him a sum of cash and the man fled the scene.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The male person is described as being in his early 20’s, Caucasian in appearance, thin build with strawberry blonde shoulder length hair. The man was wearing a dark hoodie jumper, black long pants and black thongs.
Investigations are continuing.
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.