Police are reviewing CCTV footage of an armed robbery at an Aberdare service station last Wednesday night.
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A man wielding a machete entered the Aberdare Road business about 10.50pm Wednesday (September 24) and threatened the male attendant, demanding money and cigarettes.
The thief left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash in a blue Ford Laser, which police found nearby soon after.
Officers confirmed the vehicle had been stolen before the robbery.
The attendant was not physically injured during the incident.
The bandit was described as between 170cm and 175cm tall, wearing a black hooded jumper, black tracksuit pants with a white stripe and a black bandana at the time.
Detectives will review CCTV footage of the incident.
Anyone with information should contact Maitland police on 4934 0200 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
