A man attended the Carisbrook Transfer Station on Potts Lane shortly before 10.30am on Friday, where he had an altercation with the male staff member. 

He then retrieved a crowbar from the rear of a white ute and threatened the attendant and demanded money 

The attendant then handed over a small quantity of cash. 

The man threatened the attendant further then left the premises in the ute.

The attendant was shaken but otherwise uninjured. 

Detectives from Central Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit are investigating the incident and are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a white ute in the area around this time. 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Maryborough police on 5460 3300 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.