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Police on the hunt for man who held up Whitsunday bus
WHITSUNDAY Police are on the hunt for a man who attempted to hold up a bus this afternoon.
The man, believed to be in his 20s or 30s was the sole passenger on board the bus at the time.
A Queensland Police Media spokesperson said the man initially asked the driver to drop him off at the Mt Roper stop before demanding money.
He said there was an altercation between the two which ended with the man being pushed from the stationary bus.
The man then fled the scene.
People reported on social media that the 1.40pm bus to the Whitsunday Shopping Centre did not turn up.
Anyone who can help police with their enquiries is asked to contact the Whitsunday Station on 4948 8888 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
