At 10pm on Monday 3 October, 2011 an attempted robbery occurred at the McDonalds restaurant, South Launceston.

At this time a male youth has entered the store and made demands for food and for cash, whilst stating he had a knife.  He made threats to patrons and staff.  

Police were contacted by staff inside the store and they located the youth still inside making demands.

The youth was arrested inside the store.   A 13 year old male youth has been charged with attempted robbery and has been detained for appearance in Court.  No one was injured and no weapon was located.

Launceston CIB is continuing enquiries in relation to the matter.

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