Police appeal for information after robbery of service station – Airds

New South Wales Govenment - Police Press Release

Sunday, 02 May 2010 05:18am

Police are appealing for public assistance following the robbery of a service station at Airds in Sydney’s south-west last night.

About 6:55pm, two men working inside the service station on Riverside Drive, Airds were in the process of re-stocking the fridges when a man entered the store.

It will be alleged the man attended the counter area and produced a large machete from under his jumper before making demands for cash.

The 23-year-old employee handed over a sum of cash and the man left the store on foot where he was last seen walking on Riverside Drive.

Police were called to the service station and a crime scene was established and examined by specialist forensic offices. No one was injured during the robbery.

Detectives from Campbelltown Local Area Command are conducting investigations into the matter and wish to speak to a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his mid-twenties, approximately 180 to 185cm tall with a medium build and was wearing a grey and white hooded jumper and long pants.

Anyone with information about the robbery or the identity and whereabouts of the man is urged to contact Campbelltown Police on (02) 4620 1199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.