Wandina: Knife-wielding bandit in balaclava hunts Geraldton shop worker in terrifying armed heist

A Geraldton retail worker has been left shaken after a masked man armed with a knife stormed a Wandina shop in a terrifying early-morning heist. Geraldton Detectives are hunting for the man behind the daylight robbery, which triggered an emergency response on Barrett Drive on Tuesday morning. Police said the alarm was raised at approximately 6.45am after a duress signal was activated from within the premises. It is understood a man wearing a balaclava entered the store and confronted a female staff member. Brandishing a knife, the man allegedly demanded cash and various items from the shop before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as having a dark complexion and a medium to solid build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark clothing and a black balaclava. The staff member was not injured. Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries. They are appealing to the public for help in identifying the individual or providing any information regarding his movements in Wandina on Tuesday morning. Anyone with information, or who recognises the man in the images, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.