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Springfield armed robbery: Police release footage as search for trio continues

Footage of the horrifying moments staff at a southeast Queensland hotel were held at gun point by armed robbers in distinct clothing has been revealed.

Armed robbery in Springfield pub

Shocking footage of the moment two armed robbers pointed guns at staff at a Springfield venue has been released.

Detectives from Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch are appealing for public assistance as part of their ongoing investigations into the robbery of the Springfield licensed venue on Monday, May 31.

Police are searching for three people believed to be linked to the armed robbery of a licensed venue at Springfield. Picture: Queensland Police
Police are searching for three people believed to be linked to the armed robbery of a licensed venue at Springfield. Picture: Queensland Police

Police say around 12.15am two males entered the premise near the Springfield Parkway, allegedly threatening employees and patrons, before stealing cash.

No one was physically injured.

Police are searching for three people believed to be linked to the armed robbery of a licensed venue at Springfield. Picture: Queensland Police
Police are searching for three people believed to be linked to the armed robbery of a licensed venue at Springfield. Picture: Queensland Police

The pair allegedly fled in a white 1994 Holden Barina bearing stolen number plates.

That car was allegedly driven by a third person. The car and stolen plates have since been found by police.

Police are searching for three people believed to be linked to the armed robbery of a licensed venue at Springfield. Picture: Queensland Police
Police are searching for three people believed to be linked to the armed robbery of a licensed venue at Springfield. Picture: Queensland Police

Police say one of the men was described as having a dark complexion and wearing a white hooded jumper, but both males were wearing painting overalls.

Both had their faces covered at the time of the offence.

Anyone with dash cam vision or information that can assist with the investigation is urged to contact police.

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