Armed robbery, Sandy Creek

(This media release was edited on June 20 2018 to reflect that the investigators referred to this location as Sandy Creek and not Balberra as originally issued.)

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Sandy Creek service station tonight.

Around 8:25pm, a man entered the Bruce Highway business, approached a staff member and waved around what may have been a firearm wrapped in a shirt.

He made demands for cash, and the staff member complied.

He then fled the scene with a sum of cash in a vehicle travelling in a southerly direction.

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP1801076118.