Detectives from the Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have released a Comfit (computer image) of a man as part of ongoing appeals following the armed robbery of a man in Mareeba on December 15.

Initial information indicates around 9:30pm on Walsh Street, an unknown male entered a home and made threats towards a 59-year-old man claiming he was armed with a knife. No knife was produced however the man was punched a number of times before his vehicle was stolen.

The 59-year-old was offered medical treatment.

Detectives are also appealing for anyone with information about the man to contact police.

He is described as approximately 18 to 30 years old, 175 – 180cm tall with a thin build, dark medium length hair and of Aboriginal appearance.

Investigations are continuing, anyone with information is urged to contact police.