WHITTLESEA: Armed robbery at Epping
Police have arrested a man following an attempted armed robbery in Epping on Sunday night, July 5.
It is understood the man approached the counter of a fast-food restaurant on the corner of High St and Cooper St just after 10.30pm.
Officers have been told the man produced a wooden bat and demanded a staff member hand over cash from the till.
When he was told the till was empty, he fled the scene on foot. No one was physically injured.
The 51-year-old Lalor man was located by police nearby. He was arrested and will be interviewed in relation to the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.

