Fast food store robberies, NSW

Police are appealing for information following robberies of two fast food outlets within the Brisbane Water Local Area Command, NSW Police say.

About 10pm yesterday, a 23-year-old employee was working in the kitchen of a fast food outlet on the Pacific Highway, Lisarow, when he was approached by a man who handed him a note, demanding cash.

The man fled the scene on foot empty-handed; he was last seen walking along Parsons Road, towards Newling Street.

About 11.15pm (11 December 2016) an unknown man entered a fast food outlet on Ocean Beach Road, Umina Beach, and handed a threatening note to the store manager demanding cash.

The store manager complied and handed the man a sum of cash who fled the scene in a vehicle not further described.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.

Police would like to speak to a man depicted in these images, who may be able to assist with their inquiries. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 178cm and 183cm tall, of medium build, with curly blond hair.

He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved hooded jacket, grey track-suit pants and black shoes.

No one was injured during the incidents.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is urged to contact police via Crime Stoppers.

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