Update: Armed robbery in Rockhampton, QLD

Police have charged a 23-year-old man following investigations into the alleged armed robbery of a service station in Rockhampton on Sunday.

Police will allege at around 12.10 am, a man walked into the Gladstone Road business with what is believed to be a handgun and demanded money and goods.

He allegedly left the address on foot with a sum of cash and was last seen on a street adjacent to the service station.

The Allentown man was charged with one count each of: enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence; common assault; armed robbery; drive unlicensed; supply dangerous drugs; and possessing explosives without authority.

He is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court later today.

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: QP1900235217

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