Service station robbed
The United Service Station on Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, has been robbed by a man wielding a large knife.
The incident occurred around 7pm on Friday, August 21, and so far police have not been able to locate the man.
According to Gosford Police duty officer Inspector George Bradbury, the store attendant, a 21-year-old Auburn man, said the man had entered the store and held the knife above his head demanding cash.
Mr Bradbury said the attendant, fearing for his life, handed over the money in the till and the robber left the store after rubbing the door with his t-shirt.
The man has been described as being 80 to 85 cm tall, aged 25 to 30, thin build, dark hair and yellow teeth, a sign which police say may indicate illicit drug use.
Brisbane Water Police detective Mr Gerry Ivins is investigating the incident.
Kevin Holloway, 4 Sep 2009
Interviewee: George Bradbury, Gosford Police