ANNA BAY - Appeal for Information Over Armed Hold Up

 Port Stephens-Hunter police have released CCTV footage appealing for information on an armed hold up last year at a cafe on Gan Gan Road at Anna Bay.

Shortly after 8pm on Thursday April 18 2024, officers responded to reports two men entered the store armed with a machete and a shortened baseball bat, and took off with cash.

The men left the cafe in a red two-door hatchback driven by a third unknown person.

There were no reports of injuries. Anyone with information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

The first man is described as wearing black clothing with the word EVERLAST written in white across the back with red sneakers, carrying a green shopping bag.

The second man was wearing a grey beanie, white jumper with yellow hood, white pants and white sneakers.

Credit: NSW Police

Police Search for Birubi Beach Motorcycle Hoons

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Police are searching for two motorcyclists reportedly menacing beach goers at Anna Bay's Birubi Beach in recent weeks. 

Locals have reported seeing an unregistered green motorcycle hooning on the sand, riding in between beach goers, with reports of a number of near misses between the rider and people.

Around 5pm on Saturday, the rider was confronted by police in the car park at Robinson's Reserve.

The rider tried to out run police, when the bike became bogged in grassland.

When police ran toward the rider, the rider dropped the bike and ran off onto the beach. At the time the rider was wearing a helmet and their identity has not been confirmed, with investigations continuing. Police are also searching for the rider of a red and white motorcycle seen engaging in similar behaviour on the same beach. "We are appealing for information to help us identify the rider of the motorcycle depicted, and that of red and white motorcycle that has also been seen," Port Stephens Police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police Station on 49837599.