Detectives from Devonport have charged a 36-year-old man with robbery following an incident at the Devonport store of Harris Scarfe on Wednesday.

Police allege Daryl John Streets of East Devonport assaulted a female staff member as he attempted to leave the store in possession of stolen clothing.

Detective Senior Constable Felicity Boyd of Devonport CIB said:

“The staff member did not sustain serious injury but she was shaken by the incident.”

Police also allege Mr Streets was responsible for a number of thefts from businesses in the Devonport area and subsequently charged him with 8 counts of stealing and 4 counts of unlawful possession of property.

Det. Senior Constable Boyd added:

“CCTV is a powerful investigative tool, helping us to identify offenders and link crimes.

“And just the presence of the cameras can serve as a deterrent to those with criminal intent.”

He appeared in Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear again at a later date.

Police would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the robbery at Harris Scarfe and request they phone Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch on 6478 4036.