Attempted Robbery, Caloundra

Police have charged a man after an attempted robbery of a service station in Caloundra overnight.

At approximately 9:15pm, a man entered the Bowman Road business and allegedly demanded money from the attendant, threatening him with violence.

The attendant refused, and locked himself in an office at the rear of the business.

The man subsequently fled the scene. He was taken into custody by police shortly after.

A 28-year-old Caloundra man has been charged with one count of attempted robbery. He is due to appear before the Maroochydore Magistrates Court today.

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