Two people confronted with taser during attempted armed robbery at Hervey Bay

Two people have been approached by a man with what appeared to be a taser during an attempted armed robbery in Hervey Bay.

Investigations are underway after a taser was used in an armed robbery in Hervey Bay.

Investigations are underway after a taser was allegedly used in an attempted armed robbery in Hervey Bay.

Detectives are appealing to the public for information in relation to an attempted armed robbery in Torquay on Sunday, May 25.

Initial reports suggest about 1.20am a man, armed with what appeared to be a taser, approached two people on Bideford Street and demanded property.

The two victims ran away without injury and no property was stolen.

The man is described as caucasian and was wearing a black hoodie and long black pants.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage of the area about 1.20am on May 25 is urged to contact police.

Originally published as Two people confronted with taser during attempted armed robbery at Hervey Bay