At 2:05 pm on Monday 1 October 2012, Tasmania Police were called to attend a report of an armed robbery at the West End Newsagency, 188 Harrington Street Hobart. The male suspect is described as;

175cm Tall, Slim Build Unshaven, Pale olive complexion, With a recent injury, to the left eyebrow.

Wearing;
Dark pants, A mid coloured blue t-shirt, A dark baseball cap, Carrying a black back pack.

The male fled the scene into Victoria Street towards Centrepoint with an amount of cash. No person was injured or any weapon sighted.
Police are requesting anyone who may have seen a person matching this description in the area to contact Crime Stoppers 1800-333-000 or Hobart CIB on 62302603

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