On Sunday the 16th October 2011 at approximately 8.40pm, the manager of the Culloden Ave Store in Lutana was cleaning and ready to close when three men entered, all wearing balaclavas.

One male threatened the store owner with a weapon whilst another filled a black garbage bag with a quantity of cigarettes, tobacco, soft drink and chocolates.

There was also an amount of cash stolen from the store till.

The males left the store and got into a waiting vehicle which travelled north along Culloden Ave.

The store manager was not hurt during the incident.

Glenorchy Uniform Officers and Glenorchy CIB Detectives attended the scene and investigations are continuing.

• Male 1 is described as 170-180cm tall, medium build, between 20-30 years of age. Wearing a Navy Blue hooded jumper with blue denim jeans.
• Male 2 is described as 170-175cm tall, medium build, between 20-30 years of age. Wearing a Light Grey hooded jumper with light blue denim jeans.

• Male 3 is described as 170-180cm tall, medium build, between 20-30 years of age. Wearing a Red hooded jumper with denim jeans.

Police are requesting that anyone with information relating to this matter contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 where information can be left anonymously or Glenorchy CIB 6230 2155.

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