Information wanted

Police are appealing to the public for information following an armed robbery of a service station at Umina on June 21.

Police stated that shortly after 6pm a female entered the service station on Ocean Beach Rd while the male attendant was stocking fridges at the rear of the store.

According to police: "As the attendant returned to the counter, the woman drew a silver knife from her pocket and demanded money from the register.

"The man handed over an amount of cash before the woman fled the store.

"She was last seen running north along Ocean Beach Rd.

"Police were contacted and arrived a short time later.

"A crime scene was established and police patrolled the area for the armed woman."

Police stated the woman was described as being white/European in appearance and about 35-years-old.

She had light red coloured hair and fair skin and freckles and was last seen wearing a black beanie, dark sunglasses, a dark jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the woman or who may have seen something in the area have been asked to telephone Gosford Police on 4323 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Press release, 21 Jun 2007 NSW Police Media