A man has been charged following the armed robbery of a service station at Seven Hills last week.

It’s alleged about 2.35am on Thursday 1 August 2013, a 29-year-old man armed with a knife entered the petrol station on the Prospect Highway.

The man allegedly threatened staff with the weapon and demanded money.

A number of mobile phones were obtained, but no cash was accessed. The man then fled the scene.

Police were contacted and immediately attended the location establishing a crime scene, which was examined by the Forensic Armed Robbery Unit.

Detectives from Blacktown Local Area Command launched an investigation into the incident and today (Wednesday 7 August 2013), executed a search warrant at a home in Marks Avenue, Seven Hills.

Police seized a number of items from that address and arrested a 29-year-old man.

He was taken to Blacktown Police Station where he was charged with robbery whilst armed with an offensive weapon, aggravated break, enter and commit serious indictable offence, and possess prohibited weapon.

The man was refused bail and will appear before Blacktown Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 8 August 2013).