Two Ledes, which one is better?

o A man robbed a local gas station last night after holding up the attendant with a switch blade knife only to escape on-foot with $14.37, said the city police.

o Last night a man held up a gas station attendant with a switch blade knife, only to escape on-foot with $14.37, said the city police.

SO. WHICH ONE IS A BETTER LEDE?

Here are the notes we were given.

· a. There was a holdup at a gas station last night.
b. A man armed with a switch blade knife held up the attendant.
c. The amount taken was $14.37.
d. After the robbery the man fled on foot.
e. The gas station is at 610 Mobile Ave.
f. All information came from city police.
g. There was a potted plant in the main office

h. The robber was white.