BY DAKOTA TAIT
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Hamilton hotel this morning.
About 3.20am on Friday morning, a 21-year-old male employee was leaving the premises on Denison Street, Hamilton, when he was approached by a man armed with a knife.
He threatened the employee and demanded to be let inside the premises, before stealing cash.
The man ran from the scene south along Beaumont Street towards Hamilton South.
Officers attended and established a crime scene.
The man, who was wearing all black clothing and a face mask, is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his mid to late-30s, about 170cm tall, and of solid build.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV footage from nearby streets or dashcam footage from Beaumont and Denison Streets between 3.15am and 3.30am on Friday July 8 to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers.
