BY IAN CROUCH
Lake Macquarie Police have released CCTV footage as they continue investigations into several armed robberies.
Detectives from Strike Force Woonooka are investigating four armed robberies at three Lake Macquarie service stations in the past month.
The first hold-up was at the 7/11 on Main Road Cardiff at about 3.00am on Thursday June 10 where a man dressed in dark clothing and a face covering threatened the attendant with a large knife before running off with cash and cigarettes.
It's believed the man made another unsuccessful attempt at the same 7/11 store on Tuesday June 29.
He's also believed responsible for armed robberies on 2 other service stations on Main Road at Edgeworth at about 10.50pm on Saturday 12 June and Collier Street Redhead at about 7.15pm on Friday 9 July.
Anyone who can assist police is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
