Man with knife robs store
VIDEO OF CRIME IN PROGRESS: A man armed with a large knife robbed a Woree service station early this morning.
The bandit, who remains at large, stormed the BP service station on the Bruce Highway about 2.30am.
Click on the video on the right to see the thief in action
He threatened the attendant, 58, before making off with a packet of cigarettes.
He was of Aboriginal appearance, about 170cm tall with a slim build and wore a grey-hooded jumper with a lime-green motif on the front, dark long shorts and thongs.
Anyone with information should call Cairns police on 4030 7000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Cairns Police are looking for a thief who robbed a Woree service station early this morning.
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