An investigation is underway following the armed robbery of a service station in the state’s Illawarra yesterday.
Just after 4.30am (Sunday 6 February 2022), a man – with his face concealed – entered a service station on Rothery Road, Bellambi, and threatened a male employee with a knife.
The man stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing south on a bicycle on Pioneer Road.
A customer was in the store at the time; and he and the employee were not physically injured during the incident.
Officers attached to Wollongong Police District attended and established a crime scene.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing to locate a man who may be able to assist with the investigation.
He has been described as being of Caucasian in appearance with a fair complexion, 180-185cm tall and with a thin build.
At the time, he was wearing a black hooded jumper, black balaclava, black pants and beige-coloured gloves.
Detectives are urging anyone – including witnesses or nearby residents and businesses who may have dashcam footage or CCTV – to contact Wollongong Police on 4226 7899 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.
