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Shop assistant threatened with handgun in Craigie pharmacy robbery

Police are hunting a man who held up a pharmacy with a handgun in Craigie on Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred at 12:38pm on Eddystone Avenue at Craigie Community Chemist when a man entered the premises and a second man waited outside the store.

WA Police said the man used a handgun to threaten the pharmacy assistant behind the counter, and demanded cash and prescription medication.

It is understood the man was given the money by the chemist, and then fled the scene with his accomplice.

9 News Perth said detectives had obtained clear security vision of the offenders, and would be commencing their search as soon as possible.

Anyone who may be able to assist with this investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.