Police have released CCTV footage of an offender wanted in relation to an armed robbery at a service station in Alice Springs earlier this week.

Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Malley said the offender entered a service station on the North Stuart Highway on Tuesday at around 2:35am.

“It is alleged the armed offender approached the attendant and demanded money. The offender left the premises with a sum of cash and was witnessed walking towards a white Holden Commodore. The vehicle then drove off in the same direction as the offender.

“The offender was wearing a grey hooded jacket, dark jeans black gloves and covered their face with a red bandana.

“We’re very interested in anyone who has been seen wearing this particular type hoodie.