THREE armed men forced their way into a gas station office in St Clair late Tuesday night, stealing cash, cigarettes, and jewellery before fleeing the area.

Police reported that the incident occurred around 10:08 p.m. at the NP Gas Station opposite Ellerslie Plaza, Maraval.

A 39-year-old woman from Belmont was inside the office when a cashier arrived late for duty. The supervisor opened the door to allow her entry, at which point three men wearing dark clothing and masks exited a nearby vehicle and rushed inside. One of the men was armed with a firearm.