**Images of the seized items are available on the NSW Police Force social media pages**
A man will face court charged with robbery and firearm offences after an attempted armed robbery in Sydney’s south-east.
Just before 4am (Wednesday 3 February 2021), police were called to a convenience store on Bunnerong Road, Matraville, following reports of an attempted armed robbery.
Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended, established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, about 4.50am, police went to a house in Elaroo Avenue, La Perouse, and arrested a 26-year-old man.
The man was taken to Maroubra Police Station, while police executed a search warrant on the home.
During the search, police seized a replica Remington pump action shot gun, a replica Glock handgun, a set of knuckle dusters and anabolic steroids.
The man was charged with seven offences, including;
- Armed with intent (to commit armed robbery)
- Possess unauthorised prohibited firearm (two counts)
- Possess unregistered unauthorised prohibited firearm (two counts)
- Possess prohibited weapon
- Possess prescribed restricted substance
He has been refused bail and will appear before Waverley Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 4 February 2021).
