Police are appealing for public information following an armed robbery in the state’s Hunter region last month.
About 4.45pm on Thursday 18 May 2023, a man entered a retail business on Maitland Road, Mayfield, and threatened a female employee with a firearm and a machete, before he fled with cash and jewellery.
The female employee was not physically injured and notified police.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene, which has been examined by specialist forensic police.
As inquiries continue, police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with the investigation.
The man depicted is described as being 180cm tall, and of solid build. He is shown wearing blue overalls, a fluoro yellow vest, black full face road bike helmet, and black/yellow gloves.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Newcastle City Police 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.
