Man allegedly used syringe to rob service stations in Brisbane's north A SYRINGE has been used to threaten service station staff in a series of armed robberies in Brisbanes north overnight. A 28-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly used a syringe as a weapon in three attempted armed robberies. Police believe the man entered service stations on Dawson Parade at Arana Hills, Gympie Road at Aspley and Albany Creek Road, Aspley between 11.10pm and 12.00am Sunday night. The man threatened the store attendants with a syringe but each refused his demands and he fled empty handed. The 28-year-old Everton Hills man was located a few hours later by police and charged with three counts of attempted armed robbery. He will appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on Monday.