Thugs armed with saw and axe rob servo

It was an ordeal that lasted only a minute, but terrified service station worker Andrew Hammond.

Shortly before 9pm last night, four men stormed a Freedom Fuel service station in Southport on the Gold Coast armed with golf clubs, a saw and an axe.

They jumped the counter, cut free two tills and grabbed tobacco pouches.

The men threatened Mr Hammond, who had fallen to the ground in fear, with a saw to the throat.

The 37-year-old had been working at the service station for a year and today told his boss he wants to return to work tonight.

The men remain on the run.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.