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Taylors Hill armed robbery: Cross-dressing man charged

An alleged thief who donned a blonde wig and female clothing to hold up a Taylors Hill service station has been charged.

The cross-dressing man, as reported by Star Weekly, walked into a service station on Taylors Road in Taylors Hill about 7.30pm on March 30.

He threatened the store attendant with what appeared to be a home-made machinegun, and demanded money, police said. 

He was also wearing sunglasses and a black hat, complete with bow.

The alleged thief. Photo: Victoria Police

The 23-year-old man, from Taylors Hill, was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of armed robbery.

He was remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date.

This story first appeared in The Age

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