Police have arrested a teenager who was detained by staff and a customer during an armed robbery in Sydney’s west today.
Just before 5.40pm (Wednesday 7 October 2020), police were called to a tobacco shop on Simmat Avenue, Condell Park, following reports of an armed robbery.
Police have been told a male – armed with a knife – entered the store, before threatening two staff members and demanding cash.
The employees and a customer managed to run outside, while holding the door to the shop closed.
Officers from Bankstown Police Area Command attended and found a 16-year-old boy being held inside.
He was arrested and taken to Bankstown Police Station.
A knife was also seized at the scene.
Inquiries are continuing.
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.
