Detectives investigating an attempted armed robbery at Richmond Bakery are seeking witnesses who may have seen a Gold 2000 model Toyota Camry sedan in the area on Saturday morning.

The vehicle (like the one in the attached photo) is believed to have been parked in the Richmond Bus Interchange off Franklin Street, Richmond. The attempted armed robbery was committed at 10.45am and the vehicle left the area shortly after.

The suspect possibly ran from the Bakery toward Forth Street and the river front and then along the river front toward the Richmond Bridge and back to the bus interchange.

Offence Details

About 10.45 am on Saturday September 13, 2014 a man entered the Richmond Bakery armed with a hammer. He approached staff, grabbing hold of one male staff member, demanding money. Two members of staff managed to overpower the offender and force him out of the bakery. The man managed to escape from the staff members and fled through the court yard in the direction of Forth Street.

The offender is described as:

• Male
• Early 30s
• Fair skin with freckles
• Approx 183 cm (6’)
• Wearing sunglasses
• Black beanie
• Light grey hooded top
• Light coloured cargo pants
• Black and white scarf or t-shirt around neck and lower face

Police would like to speak with any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the offence.

Witnesses are asked to call Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.