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Qld: Man holds up Gold Coast petrol station


28 Feb 2009 11:09 AM

BRISBANE, Feb 28 AAP - Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a Gold Coast petrol station at gunpoint on Saturday.

A police spokesman said the man entered the Merrimac BP service station, on Ghilgai Drive, just before 2am (AEST) and threatened the console operator with a hand gun.

The operator retreated into a secure room leaving the man standing in the service area, who then fled empty-handed.

Anyone with information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.