Investigation underway following armed robbery, break and enter - Mid North Coast

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 11:36:30 AM

An investigation is underway following an armed robbery and a break and enter on the Mid North Coast early this morning.

About 2.50am today (Wednesday 30 April 2025), police were called to a service station on the Pacific Highway, Port Macquarie, following reports of an armed robbery.

At the scene, officers were told five people entered the store and threatened an employee with a knife before leaving in a white SUV with cash and cigarettes.

There were no injuries reported due to the incident.

Officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District established a crime scene and an investigation into the incident has commenced.

A short time later, police were called to a service station on Barnard Street, Gladstone, near Kempsey, following reports of a break and enter.

At the scene, police were told a group forced entry to the business before taking items and leaving in a white SUV.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident has commenced.

Police are investigating links between the incidents and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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