Detectives are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a Port Stephens licenced premises.
About 6am on Thursday 4 June 2026, emergency services were called to Grey Street, Clarence Town, following reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to Port Stephens/Hunter Police District attended a licenced premises and were told a 52-year-old man had been assaulted by two men armed with a baseball bat and a firearm.
The two men left the scene in the man’s vehicle with stolen cash.
A 52-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition for the treatment of head injuries.
A crime scene was established and an investigation commenced by Port Stephens-Hunter Police District detectives.
His vehicle was found abandoned a short time later on Rifle Street in Clarence Town. The vehicle was towed and is undergoing forensic examination.
As the investigation continues, detectives have now released CCTV footage of two men who might be able to assist detectives with their inquiries.
The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm tall, of skinny build, with an Australian accent.
He was last seen wearing blue trackpants, a dark coloured zip-up jacket, black and yellow gloves, and a dark balaclava.
The second man is describe as being of Caucasian appearance, about 178cm tall, of solid build, with an Australian accent.
He was last seen wearing dark pants, a dark coloured hooded jacket, black and white gloves, and a dark balaclava.
Anyone able to identify the men, or with information about the incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
