Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Aroona earlier this morning.

At 12.20am, a man used an iron bar to force entry into the Beerburrum Road business.

A staff member barricaded himself inside a rear office while the man proceeded to steal a quantity of food items and cigarettes before leaving the store on foot.

No-one was physically injured.

He is described as being aged in his early 20’s and was wearing an ice hockey mask.

Investigations are continuing.

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