A MAN has been arrested and will face court accused of threatening a female employee at a Riverina pharmacy before stealing medication.
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Police said a man entered a pharmacy on Green Street in Lockhart about 12.30pm on May 30.
He walked behind the counter and into the dispensary safe, where police allege he threatened the staff member with a piece of timber.
The man fled with prescription medication.
Police were notified and officers from the Riverina Police District commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, detectives searched a home on Milthorpe Street in Oaklands the following day.
IN OTHER NEWS:
A 50-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Corowa Police Station, where he was charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon - serious indictable offence.
The Oaklands man faced Albury Local Court on Wednesday and was formally refused bail to reappear in the same court today.
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Your story matters, your voice deserves to be heard and I would love to help you share it. I have five years of experience as a Journalist with Australian Community Media covering an array of topics, with a key focus on breaking news and crime and a passion for people. E: taylor.dodge@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
