A man has been charged over the violent robbery of a tool shop in Biggera Waters.

The 27-year-old is accused of storming the Brisbane Road business around 5.20pm on Wednesday before attacking the 57-year-old worker.

He then allegedly stole a ‘quantity of tools’ before fleeing the scene in a Toyota Corolla which was spotted by Polair travelling towards Pimpama.

Police swarmed a unit complex just after 6pm, where they took the man into custody without incident.

A knife was also uncovered from the vehicle.

The Pimpama man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm, stealing, fraud, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

He’s due to front Southport Magistrates Court today.

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The male staff member suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

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