Detectives have released CCTV and are appealing for information as part of ongoing investigations into an armed robbery and separate aggravated break and enter in Sydney’s west and north-west last year.
Just after 4.30pm on Sunday 21 November 2021, police were called to a hotel on Rooty Hill Road North, Plumpton, following reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told two of the men – one of whom was armed with a pistol – threatened several staff members before stealing a cash register and exiting the premises.
The two men then fled the area in a stolen grey Holden Caprice.
Several patrons and staff who were inside the hotel at the time were uninjured.
Just before 1am the next day (Monday 22 November 2021), two men forced entry to a supermarket on Allan Way at Dural and stole packets of cigarettes from a locked cabinet, before fleeing.
A lone female staff member was inside the store at the time and while shaken, was not injured, and contacted police.
Investigators have since identified that both men wore similar clothing during the separate incidents.
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad are now investigating both under Strike Force Karabin.
As inquiries continue, strike force detectives have released CCTV vision and images of two men who may be able to assist them.
The first man is described as being of a solid build, and depicted wearing grey track pants, black jumper, bright yellow and green shoes, white gloves, and a white full-face covering.
The second man is described as being of a solid build, and depicted wearing black track pants, a white long-sleeved shirt, dark coloured gloves, and a white full-face covering.
Investigations under Strike Force Karabin are continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Karabin investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
