Masked man caught on video smashing servo doors in terrifying rampage
Detectives are searching for a masked man caught on camera smashing up a Queensland servo with a digging tool, in an attempted armed robbery.
CCTV shows the barefoot man smashing his way through a glass door and into a Townsville service station, on Tuesday night.
Just before 11pm, the armed man hit the external doors of the Rangeview Street business several times with a mattock before they broke, police said in a statement.
He then smashed glass displays inside the premises before leaving empty handed.
A 21-year-old female service attendant managed to seek refuge in the back office during the rampage and was not physically injured.
The masked man is described as Caucasian and was wearing a skeleton mask, dark coloured long-sleeved hoodie and dark coloured shorts.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page.
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