CCTV released as police investigate terrifying armed robbery

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: CCTV has been released following a terrifying armed robbery in Gladstone yesterday morning, where two female employees of a hotel were approached by two men.

One of them was armed with an axe, according to police.

Police say the men fled with a sum of cash, reportedly between $10,000 and $15,000, after the women were assaulted.

The men fled with a sum of cash, according to police. Source: 7News
The men fled with a sum of cash, according to police. Source: 7News

Both employees were treated for minor head injuries on scene.

It's thought they were kneed in the head.

The robbery occurred at about 1.15am on Monday at the Central Lane Hotel on Yarroon Street.

Police are continuing their investigations. 7News.
Police are continuing their investigations. 7News.

Police say both men were wearing hoodies and are described as dark skinned.

One is thought to have a slim build, while the other is described as having a solid build.

Investigations are ongoing and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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