A man has been arrested after a number of alleged armed hold ups at various businesses across Sydney's west and innerwest.
About 7.30am on Thursday 30 October 2025, police were called to a shopping centre on North Parade, Mount Druitt, following reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to Mount Druitt Police Area Command were told a man entered one of the businesses and allegedly threatened an employee with a knife before the man left scene with an amount of cash.
The employee – a 36-year-old man – was not injured.
A crime scene was established, and police commenced an investigation into the incident.
Shortly before 11am the same day (Thursday 30 October 2025), police were called to a convenience store on George Street, Burwood, following reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command were told a man entered the store and allegedly threatened the employees with a knife before leaving the scene.
None of the employees were injured.
A crime scene was established, and police commenced an investigation into the incident.
About 9.40am today (Friday 31 October 2025), police were called to a shopping centre on Burwood Road, Burwood, following reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command were told a man entered one of the businesses and allegedly threatened staff before leaving the scene.
A short time later, the man entered a second business on Burwood Road, Burwood and allegedly threatened staff with a knife before leaving the scene.
A crime scene was established at both locations, and police commenced an investigation into the incidents.
No employees were injured.
Following a search of the area, a 24-year-old man was located on Shaftsbury Road, Burwood.
He was arrested and taken to Burwood Police Station.
Inquiries continue.
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