Man charged following alleged armed robbery - Engadine

Saturday, 06 July 2024 05:50:13 AM

A man will appear in court today after being charged following an alleged armed robbery in Sydney’s south.

About 7pm yesterday (Friday 5 July 2024), police were contacted following reports of a man armed with a firearm at a fast-food restaurant on the Princes Highway at Engadine.

Police were told a male had demanded food and allegedly threatened staff with a firearm.

Officers from Sutherland Shire Police Area Command attended and arrested a 23-year-old man.

A search of the man by police allegedly located a home-made item in the shape of a handgun.

The man was taken to Sutherland Police Station where he was charged with robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court today (Saturday 6 July 2024).

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