Two customers have performed a citizen’s arrest during an attempted armed robbery in Biggera Waters.

A man is accused of entering the Hope Energy service station on Brisbane Rd at around 5.15am on Thursday.

Police allege he approached the counter and gestured that he had a weapon before demanding money and cigarettes.

A member of the public who was waiting in line physically restrained the man and tackled him to the ground.

A struggle broke out before a second member of the public assisted.

Police rushed to the scene, taking a 24-year-old man into custody.

No charges have yet been laid, with investigations continuing.

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No one was injured during the incident.

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