An investigation is underway into an incident where an off-duty police officer was allegedly threatened with a knife while attempting to arrest a shoplifter in Lindisfarne.
The confrontation occurred at approximately 4:45pm on Thursday at the Woolworths supermarket on Franklin Street, when the officer intervened in a shoplifting incident.
While the officer was in the process of arresting a female suspect, a male accomplice allegedly approached the scene armed with a knife and threatened the officer.
Both the male and female suspects fled the scene on foot following the confrontation.
Police confirmed the officer was not physically injured during the incident and the stolen product was successfully recovered.
The brazen daylight incident has prompted police to appeal for public assistance as they continue their investigation.
Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the confrontation or who has information about the suspects’ identities or current whereabouts.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact police directly on 131 444.
