Appeal for information over armed robberies - Newcastle City PD

Friday, 13 December 2024 08:19:17 PM

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Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate two armed robbery incidents in the Hunter region this week.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District commenced an investigation following reports of two armed robberies at businesses in Adamstown and New Lambton areas,

• About 5.40am on Tuesday (10 December 2024), a man – believed to be with a firearm - entered a business on Glebe Road, Adamstown, where he demanded cash. Police were told the man left empty-handed.

• About 1.20am on Thursday (12 December 2024), a man – believed to be armed with a knife – entered a business on Turton Road, New Lambton, before he demanded cash. The man left the scene with a small amount of cash before police arrived.

Initial inquiries indicate the incidents are linked.

As a part of investigation, police are appealing for public assistance to speak to a man who they believe can assist with their inquiries.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance and when last seen he was wearing a hooded black jumper with his face covered, and black pants.

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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