Australian ‘cross-dressing’ thief filmed carrying out armed robbery on Victoria service station

The thief was captured wearing a blonde wig, black dress and carrying a 'fake' gun when she entered the service station in Victoria

The cross-dressing robber was filmed looking around the shop before threatening the cashier with the weapon (Victoria Police)

Police in Australia are investigating an incident that saw an armed robbery carried out in a Victoria service station by a male suspect who appeared to be dressed as a woman.

In CCTV released by Victoria police on Monday evening, a cross-dressing thief wearing a blonde wig, a peeked hat, sunglasses and a black dress is seen entering the station in Watervale before walking towards the drinks fridge.

The footage then captures the cashier handing over a wad of cash as other shoppers begin to queue, seemingly unaware that a robbery is taking place in front of them.

Police say after being handed the money, the thief placed the cash and the firearm into a black handbag and walked out of the shop.

The CCTV footage and images of the cross-dressing robber have been released by Victoria Police as they appeal to the public for any information.