Police have charged a 19-year-old Acacia Ridge man in relation to two armed robberies this week.
At around 3.30am on June 12 it is alleged that he entered a convenience store on Gowan Road and demanded money and cigarettes.
He allegedly threatened the male attendant, gesturing that he was armed with a weapon under his jumper, before leaving the store with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
At 9:45am on June 14, it is alleged that the man entered a take away food store on Oxley Street, Acacia Ridge and threatened the female owner with a handgun, believed to be a replica, before demanding money.
The man left the premises on foot empty-handed.
He has been charged with one count each of armed robbery and enter premises with intent and appeared in the Richlands Magistrate Court this morning.
He will reappear on July 2.
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.
