Police investigate armed robbery atAratula

Detectives are investigating following the armed robbery of a service station in Aratula early this morning.

Just after 3am a man armed with a piece of wood entered the business on the Cunningham Highway.

The man demanded money from a staff member before fleeing the store on foot with a sum of cash.

Preliminary information indicates the man then entered a nearby vehicle and left the scene.

No one was physically injured during the robbery.

The man is described as Caucasian, 180cm tall, medium build and wearing light coloured shorts and a black t-shirt covering an orange high-vis polo shirt.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have been driving in the area with dash cam vision to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1900319222

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