Armed robbery charge - Beenleigh

A man has been charged with the armed robbery of a service station last night.

Just after 7pm, a man entered the petrol station on Logan River Road, allegedly armed with a knife and demanded cash from the cash register.

The attendant removed money and placed it on the counter when the man allegedly took the money and left the premises.

Officers with the assistance of the dog squad successfully located the man nearby in Edens Landing an hour later.

A 24-year-old Loganlea man has been charged with armed robbery and will appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court 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.

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