Police are appealing for information as an investigation continues into the alleged armed robbery of a man in the state’s northeast.
About 2.30am on Saturday (23 November 2019), a 19-year-old man walked along Hilvue Road in South Tamworth when a white dual cab utility – believed to be stolen – stopped beside him.
It is alleged up to four men, their faces covered by clothing, exited the utility and demanded the man’s property while threatening him with a knife.
The 19-year-old handed the men his phone and wallet before running from the scene uninjured.
Officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified of the incident and commenced inquiries.
The men – described as being about 170cm tall and of a thin build – were last seen driving the utility along Duri Road and into the Coledale area.
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.
