Three charged with 37 offences over nine armed robberies – Lake Macquarie Friday, 07 June 2019 10:06:51 AM

Police will address the media after three men were charged following an investigation into nine armed robberies in the Lake Macquarie region.

Between February and May 2019, police will allege in court that two men robbed nine bowling clubs and a golf clubhouse, while armed.

In two of the incidents, the man allegedly assaulted a cleaner with a hammer and a staff member with a metal pole.

Following extensive inquiries, strike force investigators, with the assistance of specialist tactical officers, arrested a 24-year-old man at Fishing Point just before 7am yesterday (Thursday 6 June 2019).

Shortly after, detectives executed search warrants at the Fishing Point property, a home in Rathmines and another home in Bolton Point, where a second man, aged 36, was arrested.

A third man, aged 27, was arrested in Maitland later the same day, where all three were taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with a combined total of 37 offences.

Investigations under Strike Force Bergs continue.

WHEN: 12pm TODAY (Friday 7 June 2019)

WHERE: The Curtis Cheng Centre – NSW Police Headquarters

1 Charles Street

PARRAMATTA

WHO: Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty

Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander