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IPSWICH detectives are on the hunt for at least two offenders following an armed robbery at a popular hotel gaming room.
Two people arrived at Brassallâs Mihi Tavern in a blue sedan about 11.20am on Monday, with one of the offenders entering the gaming room while another approached a staff member.
Demands were made for cash, with one of the offenders reportedly armed with a weapon that was described as a handgun.
An undisclosed sum of money was handed over and the two suspects fled to the vehicle, which was last seen heading towards the Warrego Highway.
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But for one detective, Christmas will come a day earlier.
For many Ipswichians work does not stop on public holidays, and Detective Sergeant Teina Middleditch from the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch will be clocking on early on December 25.
“It doesn’t bother me because I have done it for so many years and before I was in the police, I worked in hospitality so I’m used to working shift work and public holidays,” Sgt Middleditch said.
“Next year should be my year off and in my office if you work Christmas, you can have New Year’s off, so everyone has a turn.”