Armed Robberies, Glenorchy
Detectives from Glenorchy
The first incident occurred at approximately 11.45pm on Saturday 4 February 2012. A male person has entered the service station, produced a large knife (possibly a hunting knife) and demanded cash and cigarettes from the attendant. The male has been given some cash and cigarettes after which he immediately left the service station on foot.
The male is described as: 165-170cm tall, slim build, fair complexion, approximate age early 20’s, brown hair, with possible stubble on his face. He was wearing a blue baseball cap with white writing on the left hand side, denim jeans, and a black top with red sleeves which had white writing on the back of it (possibly a Bundaberg Rum logo)
The second incident occurred at approximately 5.45am this morning (Sunday 5 February 2012). Again a male person has entered the service station, produced what is described as a large 14 inch wooden handled “Bowie knife” and demanded money and cigarettes. The male was given some cash and cigarettes and has immediately left the service station on foot.
The male is described as: 170-175cm tall, slim build, wearing a red hoody windcheater with faded white logo or writing on the front, baggy jeans, approximate age early 20’s with brown hair with a mullet type style at the sides and rear.
Police are investigating both matters. There is surveillance footage of both incidents.
Police are appealing to any member of the public who may have information in connection with either robbery or any information as to the identity of any offender or any information in relation to the description of clothing worn.
Police would also like to hear from any member of the public who may have been in the vicinity of the Caltex Service Station either immediately before or immediately after either robbery who may have witnessed any person matching the above description.
Members of the public are urged to contact Glenorchy
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(03) 6230 2296