A 32-year-old woman from Bridgewater has been charged with aggravated armed robbery following an incident at Eastlands Shopping Centre yesterday afternoon.

A member of security staff was assaulted with a syringe during the incident and investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident between 3pm and 3.20pm yesterday.

The incident took place on the ground floor inside the shopping centre in the vicinity of JB Hi Fi and the ground level of the multi-story undercover car park, adjacent to the Coles loading bay.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch 61732685 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Notes to editors:

She is due to appear in Hobart Magistrates Court this morning but police do not know the time of her appearance.