Police have charged a man following the attempted armed robbery of a service station at Biggera Waters this morning.
It will be alleged that around 5.15am, a man entered the Brisbane Road business and approached the counter where he gestured he had a weapon, demanding money and cigarettes.
A male member of the public then physically restrained the man, bringing him to the ground.
The man resisted and a struggle ensured, during which a second male customer assisted.
Police were notified and attended the scene where they arrested a man.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
A 24-year-old Robina man has been charged with one count of attempted armed robbery.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court this afternoon, 16 October.
Please see the below link to access vision relating to the arrest of the 24-year-old man:
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