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A man has been charged after allegedly hiding in the ceiling space of a store in Marton and then threatening an employee with a weapon before fleeing with a large amount of cash.
Police said that at 10pm on 10 May, the employee had closed and locked the store and was then confronted by the man.
Detective Sergeant Carey Priest said the employee was not injured but was understandably shaken by the incident.
A subsequent police investigation found the man, who police said also burgled the store a month earlier.
Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to both incidents on counts of aggravated robbery and burglary.
A 39 year old appeared in court on 12 June, while a 49 year old will appear on 17 June.
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