At around 11.30 pm on Sunday the 12-02-12 a male offender was discovered hiding in the toilet of the hotel by a male staff person who went to use the facilities and was confronted by the offender with a handgun and who was then marched into the gaming area where the offender forced a female staff person to hand over cash before fleeing. Victims of such crimes, particularly when weapons are used and lives threatened, often suffer psychological difficulties.

Where a crime has occurred in a workplace the victim may be entitled to seek assistance both via Workcover and through Crime Compensation in their recovery. For further advice contact Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation Services on 1800 000 055.

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