CCTV released as investigations continue into armed robbery near Wagga Wagga

Police are appealing for public information as investigations continue into an alleged armed robbery at a service station in the state's south last year.

About 5.20pm on Thursday 11 November 2021, a man – armed with a hammer – entered a service station at Ceduna Street, Mount Austin, and threatened a 39-year-old female employee.

The man stole cash and cigarettes before leaving the area. He was last seen heading west on Ceduna Street.

Officers attached to Riverina Police District were notified of the incident and established a crime scene.

An extensive search of the area was conducted; however, the man was not located.

The employee was not physically injured during the incident.

As part of ongoing investigations, detectives have released CCTV vision of a man who may be able to assist police with inquiries.

The man depicted in the CCTV vision is wearing a high-viz long-sleeved top with a tear on the chest area and a grey hood, grey track suit pants, black sunglasses and a face mask.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information, or dashcam vision from the area that may assist investigators, to come forward.

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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