Just after 6am today (Tuesday 22 August), patrols were called to a service station on Main South Road after reports that a man had threatened staff and then stolen money and cigarettes.

He was last seen running north away from the service station. No one was injured.

The suspect is described as being about 180cm tall, he was wearing a black hooded puffer jacket, white shirt, grey tracksuit pants and white socks with no shoes.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.