Police have today charged a 30 year old Risdon Vale man with Robbery relating to an incident at the Ephah Café in Liverpool Street, Hobart this morning.

At approximately 6.30am, a man entered the Ephah Café and removed cash from the till. After a brief confrontation with the owner the man left and was seen heading on foot towards the Hobart Bus Mall.  Police attended the Bus Mall and shortly afterwards received information that a person matching the description of the offender was seen getting on a Metro Bus travelling towards the Eastern Shore.

As a result of this information, officers from the Bellerive Division have attended the Rosny Bus Mall where this person was located and upon seeing police he has fled on foot for a short distance before being apprehended. 

An amount of cash consistent with the amount stolen was located on the man, who was taken to Hobart police station where he was interviewed by Detectives from Hobart CIB and subsequently charged and detained to appear in court. 

No weapon was used during the robbery.

Any person who may have witnessed this incident or has any relevant information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.