Police are investigating an armed robbery near Wagga Wagga this morning.
Officers from Riverina Police District were called to a service station on Bourke Street, Tolland, about 4am (Thursday 24 February 2022).
Police have been told that a man armed with a hammer entered the store before he threatened the male attendant and demanded cash and cigarettes.
The employee handed over cash and cigarettes before the man fled the scene on a pushbike.
No injuries were suffered by the employee during the incident.
The man was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie and pants, face mask, work boots and carrying a backpack.
Officers attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist police.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage of the area at the time, are urged to contact Wagga Wagga Police Station 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.
