Police have charged a 25-year-old Mornington man with armed robbery following an incident at a Rosny Pharmacy on Friday evening.

Police will allege the man entered the pharmacy and demanded prescription medication from staff whilst producing a knife. The man left shortly after with various stolen medications. No one was physically injured during the incident.

The man was arrested at Mornington residence this afternoon and has been charged with armed robbery. He will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 14 August 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.