Appeal after service station armed robbery at Coonamble

Police are appealing for information following a service station armed robbery at Coonamble yesterday.

Police were told a man armed with a knife entered the service station on Aberford Street, shortly after 5am (Monday 5 July 2021).

He threatened the attendant, a 36-year-old man, before stealing cash and leaving the scene.

The attendant was not physically injured.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District attended and commenced inquiries.

As investigations continue, police would like to speak with a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He is described as being about 170-180cm tall, of medium build and has a tanned complexion. He was last seen wearing a green hooded jumper with a black vest, black tracksuit pants, a royal blue coloured cap, black joggers and was wearing a mask on his face.

Anyone with information about this incident – including CCTV or dashcam footage – 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.

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