Investigators are appealing for public assistance and have released CCTV as part of an investigation into two armed robberies in Marrickville last week.
About 11pm on Monday 18 July 2022, a man allegedly armed with a knife threatened three people and demanded their personal belongings at the intersection of Saywell Street and Shirley Street, Marrickville.
At the same location, just after 9pm on Thursday (21 July 2022), a man allegedly armed with a knife threatened another man before fleeing the scene with his personal belongings.
No injuries were reported from the incidents.
Both incidents were reported to officers from Inner West Police Area Command, who commenced investigations.
As inquiries continue, detectives have released CCTV and a description of man who may be able to assist with their investigation.
He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, aged in his early 20s, between 175cm – 180cm tall, of slim build and wearing a dark hooded jacket, dark pants and white shoes.
Police are urging anyone about information or dashcam footage or CCTV relating to these incidents to contact Marrickville Police Station on (02) 9568 9299 or 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
