A man has appeared in court charged following an alleged aggravated robbery on the Central Coast last night.
About 11.10pm (Sunday 10 December 2023), police were called to Wilfred Barrett Drive, The Entrance North, following reports of an aggravated robbery.
At the scene, police were told that a man and woman, both aged in their 60s, were asleep inside a motor home when two unknown people entered the vehicle.
Police will allege in court that one of the unknown people, armed with a firearm, demanded money before stealing a wallet and firing a shot towards a dog.
The pair fled and officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended the scene and commenced an investigation.
The dog suffered a facial wound; however, the injury is not believed to be life-threatening.
Following a patrol of the area, police stopped a 33-year-old man.
A subsequent search of the man allegedly revealed a shortened air rifle, cash, and an amount of methamphetamine and cannabis.
The man was arrested before being taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug, robbery while armed with dangerous weapon, fire firearm manner likely injure persons/property, possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority.
He appeared at Wyong Local Court today (Monday 11 December 2023), where he was formally refused bail to appear before the same court on Tuesday 20 February 2024.
As inquiries continue, police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
