Newcastle City Police are appealing for public assistance, after an armed robbery at Newcastle this morning.
Around 9.30am (Thursday 18 April 2019), officers were called to a licensed premises on Station Street, Waratah.
Police have been told an unknown male entered the premises threatening patrons with a firearm.
He then fled the scene with a sum of cash.
Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a male acting suspiciously in the area between 9 and 10am this morning.
He is described as being approximately 180cm tall, with a solid build and dressed in dark clothing. His face was covered by a dark balaclava.
If you can assist with inquiries please contact Newcastle Detectives on 4929 0999 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.
