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Police have released CCTV footage of terrifying armed robbery of a Matilda service station in Southport.
The culprit struck around 2.30am Sunday, threatening an attendant with a knife and demanding cash, before leaving empty handed.
The staff member was not injured.
The offender was wearing dark jeans, a long-sleeved dark top and had a black shirt wrapped around the lower part of his face.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.