Armed man arrested in Waratah

BY JARROD MELMETH

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man who was allegedly armed with a knife and mask outside a shopping centre at Coolamin Road, Waratah last night.

About 9:45 last night, police received a call from a concerned member of the public about a man acting suspiciously.

Police arrived soon after and spoke with the man before subjecting him to a search.

Senior Constable Felicity Jenkins from NSW Police said the man was placed under arrest and taken to Waratah Police Station.

"He was charged with armed with intent to commit an indictable offence, possess means of disguising face with intent to commit an indictable offence, and custody of a knife in a public place," she said.

Police inquiries are continuing.

Waratah Shopping Village Going Wind-Powered

Waratah Shopping Village will soon be saving money and the environment with the installation of three 14m high wind turbines.

The foundations are currently being prepared for the installation of the turbines in April.


They will become the first shopping centre in the state to use wind as a power source.

The low-impact fibreglass turbines will offset the electricity used for car park lighting and common areas.

The Village is also investigating the use of solar panels to further their environment commitment.