Police are investigating the robbery and attempted robbery of two separate businesses in Main Road, Moonah today.

At 1.23pm on Tuesday 24th May 2016 a man entered Westpac Moonah’s premises in Main Road, Moonah, approached the bank teller and demanded money. No money was handed over, and the man fled the bank on foot and headed south.

The man then entered Harris Scarfe about 1.40pm, where he approached a staff member, demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount of money contained in the cash register.

The man was last seen exiting onto Charles St.

No staff or customers were injured during the incidents and no weapon was sighted.

The man, believed to be aged between 35-45 years, is described as being:

• Of Caucasian appearance
• 175-180cm (approx. 5ft 10 inches) tall,
• Thin build
• Salt and pepper beard
• Wearing a light grey/beige zip jacket, black trackpants/trousers, black beanie and light coloured shoes.

Anyone who observed a man fitting this description acting suspiciously in the vicinity of the Moonah Westpac or Harris Scarfe is asked to phone Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.