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Worker held at knifepoint in terrifying robbery in Melbourne’s northwest

The worker was threatened outside a supermarket before being dragged inside and having a knife brandished near his face.

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Frightening footage has emerged of a worker being held at knifepoint in an armed robbery in Melbourne’s northwest.

Police believe an unknown offender armed with a knife approached a staff member outside a Diggers Rest supermarket about 8.15pm on October 5.

The worker was threatened before being dragged inside the Glitters Rd store.

The worker was threatened outside the supermarket before being dragged inside. Picture: Victoria Police
The worker was threatened outside the supermarket before being dragged inside. Picture: Victoria Police
The offender demanded money before fleeing the scene. Picture: Victoria Police
The offender demanded money before fleeing the scene. Picture: Victoria Police
Worker held at knifepoint in horror robbery

The offender demanded money and fled the scene with cash.

CCTV footage shows the man jumping over the fence outside the store.

He then tripped over while running along Welcome Rd before he got up and continued to run.

No one was injured in the incident; however, police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man they believe can assist with inquiries.

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward. Picture: Victoria Police
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward. Picture: Victoria Police

He’s described as being caucasian, about 175cm tall with a slim build.

He was last seen wearing grey pants, a black windcheater with a Nike logo and black work boots.

An image of the man has been released along with CCTV footage, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.

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Clareese is a Cadet Journalist at Newscorp and has worked across several mastheads since July 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor of Media and Communications (Journalism) from La Trobe University, where she was editor of the student magazine and interned at the Herald Sun. Since beginning her cadetship, Clareese has covered a range of topics from crime and finance to entertainment.

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