employee during a frightening robbery in Wandina, on Geraldton’s southern outskirts. A retail worker has been left shaken after a knife-wielding man wearing a balaclava allegedly carried out a terrifying armed robbery in Wandina, a suburb of Geraldton. The offender is reported to have entered the store armed with a knife and pursued the employee through the premises before stealing cash and fleeing the scene. The dramatic incident has heightened concern among local business owners and residents. Western Australia Police Force have launched an investigation and are reviewing any available CCTV footage to identify the suspect. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in Wandina or who may have relevant information to contact police or Crime Stoppers Western Australia. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about armed robberies targeting regional businesses and the significant impact such crimes can have on workers and the broader community.
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Knife-wielding bandit in balaclava terrorises Geraldton shop worker during armed heist
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 14 May 2026
Geraldton Western Australia · Western Australia News
Source note: reviewed public report from the 19News.au editorial workflow.
employee during a frightening robbery in Wandina, on Geraldton’s southern outskirts. A retail worker has been left shaken after a knife-wielding man wearing a balaclava allegedly carried out a terrifying armed robbery...
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