Two men have been charged following an alleged robbery in the state’s north earlier this week.
At 10.45pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026, police were called to a licensed premises in Jabiru Lane, Casino, following reports of a robbery.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District were told a 71-year-old woman had left the premises and was approached by two men who allegedly pushed her to the ground before stealing her handbag containing a sum of cash.
The woman was assessed at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for grazing to both hands and left knee, along with bruising.
Following inquiries, about 12pm today (Friday 16 October 2026), police attended a home in McDougal Street, Casino where two men – aged 31 and 21 – were arrested.
They were taken to Lismore Police Station where the 21-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery and robbery in company.
The 31-year-old man was charged with aggravated robbery, robbery in company, breach of bail and a warrant relating to domestic violence offences.
Both were refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 1 on Saturday 17 October 2026.
