3 July 2015 – Charges Laid – Armed Robberies – Newsagency/Liquor Store – Wollongong
Published July 3, 2015 | 
A man has been charged following investigations into two alleged robberies in Wollongong.
In the first incident, about midday on Wednesday 24 June 2015, a man entered a newsagency on Crown Street and allegedly assaulted a female employee.
The man fled with cash.
About 12.45pm on Monday 29 June, a man entered a liquor store on Burrelli Street and allegedly threatened the attendant with a knife.
He stole a large sum of cash before fleeing the area in a taxi.
Police from Wollongong Local Area Command have been investigating both incidents, which are believed to be linked.
Following inquiries, police attempted to stop a vehicle on Grey Street at Keiraville just before 11.30am yesterday (Thursday 2 July 2015).
A 23-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wollongong Police Station where he was charged with robbery, armed robbery and unlicensed driver.
The Keiraville man was bail refused to appear at Port Kembla Local Court today (Friday 3 July 2015).
