Detectives investigating the attempted robbery of a petrol station at Springfield on Wednesday night, August 31, have released footage of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations, Queensland Police say.
Shortly after 11pm a man entered the Main Street business and approached the counter. The man then grabbed the arm a 41-year-old male attendant and demanded cash.
The employee quickly closed the cash register draw and the man fled empty handed, except for grabbing some items from a shelf next to the door.
The man – who is described as African in appearance and around 170cms tall – was last seen heading into nearby parkland.
No one was physically injured and police investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
