Appeal after armed robbery at Wagga Wagga

An investigation is underway following the armed robbery of a service station in the state's Riverina today.

Just after 2.40am (Friday 25 March 2022), a man - with his face concealed - entered a service station on Edwards Street, Wagga Wagga, and exposed the handle of what's believed to be a firearm to a female employee.

The man stole cash before fleeing on foot. The employee was not injured.

Officers attached to Riverina Police District attended and established a crime scene.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing to locate a man who may be able to assist with the investigation.

He has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall and with a medium build.

At the time, he was wearing a dark-coloured hooded jumper over his head, light-coloured pants, a blue face mask, gloves and dark-coloured shoes.

Detectives are urging anyone – including witnesses or nearby residents and businesses who may have dashcam footage or CCTV – to contact Wagga Wagga Police on (02) 6922 2599 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.

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