«
»

11 July 2018 – Arrest – Armed Robbery – Supermarket – Newcastle

Published July 13, 2018 | By admin

A man has been charged following the armed robbery of a supermarket in Newcastle West overnight.

Just before 1.30am (Wednesday 11 July 2018), a man entered a supermarket on King Street, and allegedly threatened a female employee with a syringe.

He demanded cash and cigarettes before jumping the counter and taking four mobile phones.

The man fled and police were notified.

Just before 3.45am, a man allegedly smashed the front window of a jewellery shop on Kenrick Street, The Junction, before taking several pieces of jewellery.

Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended both incidents and commenced inquiries.

About 5.30am, a 23-year-old man attended Newcastle Police Station and spoke with officers.

He was arrested and charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon and break and enter house etc steal.

The man was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Wednesday 11 July 2018).

Posted in NSW, Supermarkets

Comments are closed.

Footer

Best People. Best Practice. Best Choice.


Barrington Group Australia holds Master Licence No. 407501974 issued by the NSW Police Service under the Security Industry Act 1998, ACT Master Licence No.17501567, Queensland Master Licence No. 40259, Victorian Licence No. 657-132-70s and holds Investigation firm’s licenses in all States of operations.

Barrington Group Australia is a Corporate member of the Australian Security Industry Association, a major sponsor of the Club Managers Association of Australia, an endorsed supplier to the Australian Hotels Association and a major sponsor of the Leagues Club Association of Australia.


Copyright 2012 Barrington Group Australia