A man is on the run after holding up a service station in Tighes Hill overnight.
Police have launched investigation into the incident after being called to the BP on Elizabeth Street at around 9:30pm.
Responding officers have been told the offender entered the service station, threatened the female attendant and demanded money, before making off with a sum of cash.
The man is described as being aged in his mid-40s, dark complexion, about 180 centimetres tall, medium build, wearing a red shirt and black mask and shorts.
Anyone with with information about the incident should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.