Armed robbery in Maroubra

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a licensed premises in Maroubra last night.

Just before 10pm (Wednesday 6 February 2019), a man armed with a large knife entered the hotel on Anzac Parade, threatened a staff member and demanded money.

He was given an amount of money before fleeing the scene. Nobody was injured.

Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

The man has been described as being approximately 188cm tall and with a large build, wearing a dark hoodie, dark pants, a face covering and steel-cap tan boots.

Inquiries continue.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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