Police seek help to locate alleged Rutherglen service station thief

The Shell service station on Main Street was targeted at about 8.50pm by a man with a crowbar wearing a black Tommy Hilfiger hoodie and blue tracksuit pants with orange Adidas branding.

CCTV footage showed the man entering the store where he asked the attendant to hand over a quantity of cash and cigarettes, before he fled towards nearby Douglas Street.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mick Drew described it as a "distressing and traumatic" incident.

"It's not something that we see often, so when these types of offences are committed, they're investigated thoroughly," he said.

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"Whilst physically unharmed, events of this nature are distressing and traumatic for victims and Victoria Police are providing ongoing support to the victim, along with their employer."

Police released the surveillance footage to the public on Wednesday, March 22, in the hope any witnesses may come forward with information.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Drew said an initial focus of the investigation was to determine if any Douglas Street residents had security cameras installed.

"Owing to the time of night, we believe that there will be people in the area that may well have seen or heard something," he said.

Police did not disclose the amount of cash and cigarettes stolen from the store.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Wodonga police station on (02) 6049 2600, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Reports can be made anonymously.

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