Armed Robbery Charge

A 46-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with Armed Robbery, following an incident at the Caltex Service Station, Berriedale in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The alleged offender had entered the premises and threatened the attendant.

The attendant complied with the demands and was uninjured during the incident.

Police were called immediately and located the alleged offender a short time later close to a nearby hotel.

The man was interviewed, charged and remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date.