Armed robbery, Withcott
Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a service station at Withcott this evening.
Preliminary information suggests around 9.25pm a man entered the business located on the Warrego Highway, approached the male console operator armed with a machete and demanded money and cigarettes.
The console operator complied and the man fled the scene with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 180cm tall, aged around 35 to 40-years-old with an obese build and bald head.
He was wearing a light-coloured singlet, light blue jeans and a grey bandana tied across his face.
Police are urging anyone with further information to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
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.
