Tradie takes down man during alleged attempted armed robbery at Gold Coast service station
A tradie has taken down a man who allegedly attempted to rob a service station on the Gold Coast.
A 24-year-old man allegedly demanded cash and cigarettes from the store attendant at Hope Energy service station on Brisbane Road in Biggera Waters about 5.15am today, gesturing that he had a weapon.
The tradie was standing behind the man in line and initially put his hands up.
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A tradie has taken down a man after he allegedly attempted to rob a service station on the Gold Coast. 9News
The tradie then tackled the man to the ground and attempted to restrain him.
Several customers were inside the store at the time.
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Another customer assisted the tradie and helped keep him on the ground before police arrived.
Officers arrived at the petrol station within 15 minutes and took a 24-year-old into custody.
He has since been charged with one count of attempted armed robbery.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court this afternoon.
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