Woman threatened with a gun in South Mackay

Police are investigating after a man allegedly used a firearm to threaten and rob a woman at work.

AN ALLEGED armed robber described as wearing "great" pants has threatened a bottle shop employee with a firearm, police say.

A spokesman for Queensland Police Media said initial reports from police suggesting the man was wearing "great" pants were the result of a typo, saying instead the pants were grey.

Mackay Detectives are investigating after the Evan Street store was robbed last night.

Police say a man entered the store shortly before 8pm and threatened the staff member with a firearm before fleeing with money.

The female staff member was not injured.

He is described as about 30 years of age, caucasian, a large build, wearing an orange hi-vis shirt and (grey) pants.

It is understood there is CCTV footage of the alleged crime which police plan to make public.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1902187567

Originally published as Woman threatened with a gun in South Mackay