At about 4pm on Saturday 19th July 2014, members from Tasmania Police were called to attend an armed robbery at Pizza Hut Mowbray.

A man entered the store holding a knife and demanded an undisclosed sum of money from a female staff member. The man was last seen running on Pleasant Street, Mowbray towards Target.

The offender is described as caucasian, 5ft 11, medium build, wearing a grey hooded jumper with a distinct logo, grey trousers and a dark coloured cap. He was also carrying a green supermarket bag.

No injuries were sustained during the robbery.

Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch is appealing for any further information regarding the robbery, anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Launceston CIB (03) 6336 3915.