A second man has been charged by Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives over an alleged armed robbery near Maitland last year.
Just after 5am on Saturday 22 December 2018, three men – armed with a firearm, samurai sword and baseball bat – forced entry to licenced premises on West Street, Greta, about 20km north west of Maitland.
An employee was allegedly struck with the bat and threatened with the firearm, before the group stole several items, including a mobile phone, laptop and alcohol.
They fled in a utility being driven by a fourth man.
The injured man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Maitland Hospital for treatment of head abrasions, and two broken fingers. He has since been released.
Detectives from the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad established Strike Force Timbrell to investigate the incident.
Following inquiries, a 21-year-old man was charged on Monday 1 April 2019 and remains before the courts.
As a result of further inquiries, a second 21-year-old man, was taken to Lithgow Police Station last Wednesday (24 April 2019), and charged with robbery while armed with dangerous weapon.
The man was refused bail to appear at Lithgow Local Court on the same day, where he was formally refused bail to re-appear at Newcastle Local Court on Monday (29 April 2019).
Investigations under Strike Force Timbrell continue and police are still seeking two men in relation to the incident.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Timbrell detectives is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
