Police are hunting a cross-dressing robber who threatened to blow up a fast- food restaurant at Laverton North.
A man wearing fish-net stockings, high heels, a mini-skirt and blonde wig demanded cash from counter staff at the McDonald’s on Fitzgerald Road about 7.45am on February 8.
Investigators have been told the man demanded cash while holding a paper cup, which he claimed contained a detonator for an explosive device.
The man fled the store with some cash before taking off his wig outside. A search of the area revealed no sign of a bomb.
Detectives have released CCTV footage and are calling for witnesses.
Detective Senior Constable Lloyd Felber said it was a disturbing incident.
“When there’s talk of an explosive device it does make people even more uneasy,” he said.
“In this case, we have no evidence to show that there was an explosive device at the scene, but obviously we’re going to be investigating that thoroughly.”
The man is described as Caucasian, about 183cm tall, of thin build, with a ‘chiselled jaw’ and heavy facial stubble.
He was wearing black high-heeled shoes, black fish-net stockings, a pink shawl and blonde wig, and was carrying a large brown bag at the time of the incident.
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If you have information, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
