Aggravated Armed Robbery – Wellington Street, South Launceston

On Monday 11 May 2015, at approximately 3:30pm two men approached the front door of a unit in the upper end of Wellington Street, South Launceston.

The men forced their way into the unit; wearing balaclavas and armed with an axe and firearm and they demanded that the three occupants hand over property.

No one was injured in the incident.

The victims did not know the offenders, and described them as wearing balaclavas, dark hooded tops and jeans. The exposed skin on the wrists of both offenders appeared dark in colour.

Detectives from Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch are following a specific line of enquiry and would like to speak to witnesses who may have seen the men around the upper end of Wellington Street on Monday afternoon.

Police urge anyone who witnessed or has information in relation to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Launceston Police on 6777 3911.