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Raw video: Heroic customers restrain 'armed robber' on Gold Coast, hold him until police arrive

December 11, 2017

Two customers took matters into their own hands when they sprung into action to foil an alleged armed robbery on Australia's Gold Coast.

On Sunday night Gold Coast police say a man allegedly entered a pharmacy in Southport, telling staff he had a firearm before filling a bag with medication.

However, before he could make off with his ill-gotten gain, two male customers grabbed the would-be robber and restrained him.

After a brief tussle the two men manage to wrestle the suspect to the ground, where they held him down until police arrived to take over.

The whole incident was caught on security camera, no doubt aiding police with their investigation.

A 47-year-old Burleigh Waters man faced court yesterday charged over the alleged robbery, according to 9NEWS.

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