On Tuesday 23 August 2011 at approximately 7:50pm a male person armed with a firearm entered the Hungry Jacks Restaurant in South Launceston where he made demands for money.

Several customers were dining in the restaurant at the time and no one was injured during the robbery. An amount of cash was given to the offender who then fled from the restaurant.

The offender is described as being male, approximately 175cms tall, aged in his early 20’s wearing a balaclava, gloves, khaki green jacket covering a grey hooded top and dark trousers.

Launceston CIB Detectives are currently investigating the incident and ask anyone with information or who may be able to assist to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Northern CIB on 6336 3915.

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