Police are investigating after a woman was threatened and two charity collection tins were stolen during an armed robbery in Grafton yesterday.
About 5am on Tuesday (1 February 2022), a 44-year-old female employee arrived at a licensed premises on Armidale Road, South Grafton, when a man forced entry to the hotel.
The man approached the employee, threatened her with a knife and demanded cash.
The woman activated a security alarm, before the man stole two charity collections tins and ran from the area. He was last seen heading west on Norrie Street.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and established a crime scene.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for public information to identify a man who may be able to assist with investigations.
The man is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm tall and of thin build. He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and a face covering.
Police are urging anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the nearby area between 4.30am and 5.30am on Tuesday 1 February 2022 to contact Grafton Police 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.
