Darwin worker allegedly threatened with edged weapons in Casuarina

Two women allegedly stealing items from the store were confronted by the employee, who was then threatened with edged weapons and forced to retreat.

An employee has been threatened with edged weapons at the service station on Vanderlin Drive.

A Casuarina service station worker has been forced to lock himself behind his work counter after he was has allegedly threatened with edged weapons.

At about 10.27pm on Friday, authorities received a report that the service station on Vanderlin Drive was being held up.

Police immediately attended the scene and arrested two women, aged 21 and 23 years-old.

Police allege the women had been stealing items from the service station when a male employee intervened.

After confronting the women, the pair allegedly threatened him with edged weapons.

The man retreated behind the service counter and managed to lock the door.

To ensure his own safety, the man opened the main doors remotely, allowing the alleged offenders to exit the store.

Before leaving the premises, the pair allegedly vandalised the service station, throwing rocks and tools at the station window.

Both women remain in custody and are set to appear in Darwin Local Court on April 28.

Originally published as Darwin worker allegedly threatened with edged weapons in Casuarina