Police have charged a 19-year-old man after an armed robbery at Lowood earlier this morning.
Around 1.45am it is alleged a woman was walking near a shop on Walter Street when she was approached by man carrying a piece of wood or similar.
The man allegedly made demands, grabbed the woman’s handbag and fled the scene.
Police later attended an address in Lowood and arrested a man. He has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to face Ipswich Magistrates Court today.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.