Police charge man after armed robbery

Police have charged a man after the alleged armed robbery of a pharmacy in Maroochydore last Friday night (July 3).

Around 6pm it will be alleged the man attended the Aerodrome Road business armed with a replica shotgun and threatened staff.

They complied and the man fled with a sum of money towards the CBD.

He was located minutes later by the dog squad hiding in front of a business on Maud Street and arrested without incident.

A 45-year-old Rockhampton man has been charged with armed robbery, threats and possess utensils.

The man faced court on July 4.