A man has been charged by the police in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a Mount Clear supermarket on Wednesday.
According to reports, the individual visited a supermarket on Geelong Road around 8 pm, attempting to pilfer various items.
A confrontation with a staff member ensued, during which the man purportedly brandished a weapon before escaping the premises with the suspected stolen goods. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Investigations suggest that the same individual had previously visited a shop in Sebastopol on November 21.
Allegedly, he tried to steal a boat motor from the establishment but left without any loot.
Yesterday, officers from the Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit apprehended a 36-year-old man at a property on Bridge Street, Sebastopol.
The Sebastopol resident is now facing charges of assault with a weapon, theft, armed robbery, attempted burglary, and attempted theft.
Following his arrest, the man was remanded overnight and is scheduled to appear before the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court today.
