Police in Mackay swiftly responded to an attempted robbery at a local shopping center on Mangrove Road on the afternoon of September 18. Authorities were alerted around 4:30 PM after reports surfaced of a man threatening a 24-year-old male staff member, allegedly with a weapon. The suspect, identified as a 28-year-old male, was apprehended by police within ten minutes of the incident. Officers discovered that the man was carrying a cap gun. He has been charged with multiple offenses, including three counts of going armed to cause fear and one count of attempted robbery with use or threat of violence. The accused is scheduled to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on September 19. Police have urged anyone with additional information related to this incident to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in ongoing investigations. Post navigation Europol’s Major Cocaine Crackdown Loganlea Man Faces GBH Charges