Police released CCTV video as detectives appeal for help to catch gunman who robbed Tenterfield service station

Police have released security video as they hunt for a robber who held up a service station worker at gunpoint in northern NSW. It comes as detectives track down public CCTV footage.

Police have released CCTV footage and launched a manhunt for an armed robber who held up a service station worker at gunpoint in the north of the state.

It’s been revealed by NSW Police that a male armed with a firearm went into the shop on Rouse St at Tenterfield, demanding cash.

The robber was given an undisclosed sum of money during the holdup about 5.15am on Monday and fled the store on foot.

Fortunately, the worker was not injured during the frightening incident.

A screenshot from the CCTV video. Police are looking to speak to this man.

New England Police District officers were called and launched an investigation into the circumstances of the robbery.

Detectives have released CCTV video of a person that believe may be able to “assist with their inquiries”, a police statement read.

The male has been described by police as 175cm tall with a slim build. He was wearing black pants, a black jacket and white shoes.

He can be seen dashing through the forecourt of the shop alongside the fuel bowsers in the supplied video, and appears to be wearing the jacket’s hood over his head.

Investigations were ongoing on Thursday morning.

Police have urged anyone with information – or dashcam/CCTV footage from the area – to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or Tenterfield Police Station.

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