Police are appealing for information after a man allegedly robbed a service station in Wagga Wagga while armed with a hammer.
About 5.20am on Tuesday 23 April 2024, police were called a service station on Bourke Street, Wagga Wagga, following reports of a robbery.
On arrival, officers attached to Riverina Police District were told a man had threatened staff with a claw hammer before leaving with cash and cigarettes.
Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is described as being about 170cm tall with slim build, wearing a black hooded jumper with a white text on the front, a black face mask, black and yellow gloves, dark track pants, black shoes with white soles and laces.
He was last seen riding a mountain bike in on Bourke Street, Wagga Wagga.
Anyone who can identify the man, or with information into the incident, is urged to call Riverina 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
