Detectives have commenced an investigation following an armed robbery in Sydney’s south west overnight.
Police have been told about 1.45am (Tuesday 6 April 2021), an unknown man attended a service station on Stennett Road, Ingleburn.
The man allegedly smashed a window with a metal star picket to gain entry inside, before stealing cash and cigarettes and fleeing the scene on foot.
The employee escaped through a side door to a nearby business to contact police and was uninjured.
Officers from Campbelltown City Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene, which was forensically examined by specialist police.
Patrols of the surrounding area were conducted; however, the man was not located.
As investigations continue, anyone who may have information, dash cam or CCTV footage are urged to contact Campbelltown Police 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.
