An investigation is underway following an armed robbery at a supermarket in Sydney’s south west yesterday.
Just before 8pm (Sunday 1 November 2020), officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command were called to Camden Valley Way near Perone Road, Edmondson Park, after reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told an unknown man entered the front doors of the supermarket and approached a female employee, who was serving a family at the register.
The man allegedly pushed the family aside and threatened the employee with a weapon, while demanding money. The man stole cash, before fleeing the scene in a white hatchback. No injuries were reported.
A crime scene was established, which was examined by specialist forensic police, and an investigation into the incident commenced.
A short time later, the white hatchback was located in Greenwell Avenue, Prestons. The vehicle was seized for further examination.
A perimeter was established and despite a search of the area, with assistance from PolAir and the Dog Unit, the man was not located.
The man was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket with the words ‘ever’ and ‘last’ written on each sleeve in white, grey track pants, and grey shoes with his face covered.
Anyone who may have information that could assist detectives are urged to contact Liverpool Police Station on (02) 9765 9499 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.
