PHARMACY staff at Blooms The Chemist Belmont Central, Belmont, NSW, were robbed by a man brandishing a blood-filled syringe on Sat 16 Jun around 3.45pm.
The man entered the store and confronted two staff members, a customer and a pharmacist, before stealing medication and leaving the store.
Staff members sounded the distress alarm and ushered the customer safely off the premises.
Shortly after the event, police arrested a 38-year-old man after he was allegedly found hiding in the yard of a nearby home in May Street, Belmont.
They allegedly seized the medication nearby on Church Street.
All staff members at Blooms The Chemist Belmont Central have been offered counselling services, regardless of whether they were directly involved in the incident or not.
The pharmacy issued a statement saying, "Belmont is a close-knit community and the safety of staff and local customers is paramount for Blooms The Chemist Belmont Central".
Blooms said it is cooperating with the police in this investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Belmont Police Station on (02) 4922 8899.
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