Armed robbery, Mackay

Police are investigating following an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in Mackay overnight.
At around 11:50pm a man entered a service station on Sydney Street armed with a knife and demanded money from a male staff member. When the staff member refused the man then fled the scene on foot.
Just after 12:00pm the same man entered a convenience store on Bridge Road and demanded money from a male staff member.
The staff member complied, handing over a sum of cash before the man fled the store on foot.
He was last seen entering a small silver sedan at the corner of Brooks and Bridge Street.
No one was physically injured in either incident.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, is around 185cm to 190cm tall and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and a black hat, with dark coloured pants.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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