Police are investigating an armed robbery which was committed at the Shorewell Pharmacy around 2pm this (Thursday) afternoon.

Three female employees were working in the pharmacy when a male offender entered the shop and demanded that he be given the prescription drug, Oxycontin. He threatened the staff with a knife and he was able to access a safe where he then took a large quantity of Endone and Oxycontin.

The offender and his co-offender who kept watch at the door, then fled on foot and were last seen walking away through a park on the Western side of the Shorewell Plaza complex.

One offender was described as approximately 5’10” (179cm) tall, of medium build wearing oversized track suit pants, a dark top and a black, peaked beanie.

The other offender was described as male, 5’7” (172cm) tall, strong build wearing a checked jacket. He was wearing a hat, either balaclava or beanie and may have had a stocking like material over his face.