A frightening event occurred at the Pacific Fair shopping centre located in Broadbeach Waters on the Gold Coast, where a man reportedly brandished a knife while entering two retail establishments.
Emergency services received alerts around 11am about the presence of an individual wielding a large knife. Eyewitnesses revealed that the man first entered Rebel Sport and then proceeded to Big W, threatening staff and compelling them to secure the doors in response to the alarming situation.
Upon arrival, law enforcement officers swiftly entered Big W with their weapons drawn and apprehended a 34-year-old male without any further incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of this unsettling episode.
The individual involved was already known to police and is likely to face imminent charges.