Man Armed with Machete Holds Up Service Station

A Withcott service station was robbed last night by a man wielding a machete.

The robbery took place around 9:30PM after a man entered the servo and demanded money and cigarettes from an attendant – he gave the man what he wanted, he was not injured.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall, aged 35 to 40-years-old with an obese build and bald head.

He was wearing a light-coloured singlet, light blue jeans and a grey bandana tied across his face.

The offender remains on the run.

Police are urging anyone with further information to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444.