A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged aggravated robbery in the state’s central west last month.
About 5pm on Monday 17 July 2023, a man attended a home on Moulden Street, Parkes, where he allegedly threatened a 35-year-old occupant and demanded cash, whilst armed with a knife.
It’s further alleged he assaulted the occupant before making further demands to drive to an ATM and withdraw cash.
Upon arrival at the ATM, the 35-year-old man ran from the location and contacted police.
The other man fled the location in a utility. The car was later found on the riverbank near Narromine the next day (Tuesday 18 July 2023), and was seized for forensic examination.
Following inquiries, about 2.50pm on Friday (4 August 2023), officers attended a hospital on Myall Street, Dubbo, arresting a 40-year-old man.
He was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with aggravated robbery and deprives person of liberty.
The man was refused bail on Saturday (5 August 2023), where he was formally bail refused to reappear at Parkes Local Court on Thursday 21 September 2023.
