BY IAN CROUCH
An investigation is under way after an armed robbery on a Mayfield West service station last night.
Police say at about 9.45pm on Monday 28 September 2026, a man entered the Shell outlet on Maud Street and threatened the attendant with a knife before leaving with cash.
The worker was not injured and police have established a crime scene.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Meanwhile, three boys have become stuck on the roof of a tobacconist shop in New Lambton after they allegedly tried to make off with goods valued at more than $60,000.
Police were called to the Alma Road shop just before 1.00am today (Tuesday 29 September, 2026) and arrested the trio - two boys aged 16 and one aged 17.
All three were taken to Newcastle Police Station where they were charged with aggravated break and enter in company - steal more than $60,000.
They've been granted conditional bail to face the Children's Court on October 19.
