Thursday24 February 2022 12:34:38 PM
Police are investigating an armed robbery near Wagga Wagga this morning.
Officers from Riverina Police District were called to a service station on Bourke StreetTollandabout 4am (Thursday 24 February 2022).
Police have been told that a man armed with a hammer entered the store before he threatened the male attendant and demanded cash and cigarettes.
The employee handed over cash and cigarettes before the man fled the scene on a pushbike.
No injuries were suffered by the employee during the incident.
The man was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie and pantsface maskwork boots and carrying a backpack.
Officers attended and established a crime scenewhich was examined by specialist police.
As inquiries continueanyone with information or dashcam footage of the area at the timeare urged to contact Wagga Wagga Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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