Just before 4am on Monday 19 March, a man entered the Waymouth Street store allegedly threatening the staff member with a syringe before stealing drinks and cash from the till.

The attendant was not physically injured during the robbery.

Police including police dog Nero searched for the man but he was unable to be located at the time.

Just after 10.30pm, Tuesday 20 March, a 30-year-old man from no fixed place was arrested for an unrelated matter. Today he was interviewed and charged with aggravated robbery.

The man was refused bail and will appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on 21 March.

Superintendent Craig Wall, Officer in Charge Eastern Adelaide LSA was pleased that the alleged offender of this appalling and violent crime has been apprehended so quickly.

“Police are very pleased that the victim of this aggravated robbery who was threatened with an uncapped syringe did the right thing and did not become involved in any physical altercation,” he said.