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Detectives from the Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have released a Comfit (computer image) of a man as part of ongoing appeals following the armed robbery of a man in Mareeba on December 15.

Initial information indicates around 9:30pm on Walsh Street, an unknown male entered a home and made threats towards a 59-year-old man claiming he was armed with a knife. No knife was produced however the man was punched a number of times before his vehicle was stolen.

The 59-year-old was offered medical treatment.

Detectives are also appealing for anyone with information about the man to contact police.

He is described as approximately 18 to 30 years old, 175 – 180cm tall with a thin build, dark medium length hair and of Aboriginal appearance.

Investigations are continuing, anyone with information is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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