18 July 2024

Police appeal for information after man armed with hammer allegedly robs Wagga service station

| Shri Gayathirie Rajen
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Armed robbery Wagga service station

Riverina Police District has released the CCTV footage of an alleged armed robbery at a service station in Wagga Wagga. Photo: NSW Police.

Police are appealing for information after a man allegedly robbed a service station in Wagga Wagga while armed with a hammer.

Police said they were called to a service station on Bourke Street, Wagga Wagga, at about 5:20 am on Tuesday (23 April) following reports of a robbery.

On arrival, Riverina Police District officers were told a man had threatened staff with a claw hammer before leaving with cash and cigarettes.

The man is described as being about 170cm tall and slim. He was wearing a black hooded jumper with white text on the front, a black face mask, black and yellow gloves, dark track pants, and black shoes with white soles and laces.

He was last seen riding a mountain bike on Bourke Street.

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Police established a crime scene and started investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist.

Anyone who can identify the man or has information about the incident is urged to call Riverina police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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