Police have charged two men after an armed robbery of a tobacco store in Toowoomba City on Tuesday, February 25.
Police allege that about 12.30pm two men entered the store on Russell Street and threatened a female employee with a knife and demanded cash.
One of the offenders went behind the counter and wrestled with the employee before stealing a quantity of smoking products.
Both offenders then fled the store leaving the scene in a maroon coloured 2009 model Nissan utility.
The 23-year-old store employee received minor injuries.
Police arrested two men at an Oakey address a short time later.
A 22-year-old St George man has been charged with one count each of enter with intent and armed robbery.
An 18-year-old Harristown man has been charged with one count each of enter with intent, armed robbery, stealing, wilful damage, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evasion and failing to take reasonable care and precautions in respect to syringe or needle.
