Wednesday, 15 March 2017

CCTV Footage Released of Hamilton South Robbery

BY MARISSA ALEXIOU

Police have released CCTV footage following an armed robbery in Newcastle last month.

The robbery took place at a business in Hamilton South on Saturday 25th February, before 9am. The man threatened two staff members with a knife before fleeing the scene with cash taken from the till.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended the scene and followed with further investigations into the incident. 

Police would like to speak to a man who might be able to assist with investigations

Sarah Burnell from Police Headquarters said the man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 178cm tall, with a thin build.

The man was last seen wearing a blue cap, black jumper, tracksuit pants and black ski gloves.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact detectives at Newcastle Police Station via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.