A man has been charged with allegedly committing multiple stealing's, intimidations and assaults in the Wollongong CBD.
It will be alleged that commencing at 9.20am today (Saturday 17 October 2026) a 34-year-old man stole property items from two retail stores in the Wollongong CBD.
About 11.30am the man allegedly entered a golf club on Corrimal Street, Wollongong, and threatened staff members before stealing a golf club.
A short time later it will be further alleged that the man assaulted a 77-year-old man with the golf club in a park on Bank Street, Wollongong.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene for minor injuries before being taken to Wollongong Hospital for assessment.
Police have been informed the man allegedly entered a camping store on Crown Street threatening staff with the golf club before stealing a fishing knife.
In a food court on Wollongong Mall the male allegedly threatened a 67-year-old man with the golf club and the knife.
Just after midday officers from Wollongong Police District arrested the male at the corner of Atchinson Street and Burelli Street, Wollongong, where he was taken to Wollongong Police Station and charged with nine offences including:
- Shoplifting (two counts)
- Attempt stalk/intimidate intend fear of harm (two counts)
- Common assault
- Excluded person fail to leave premises when required
- Robbery armed with offensive weapon
- Use etc offensive weapon with intent to commit indictable offence
- Carry knife visible in public place-cause fear for safety
The Wollongong man was refused bail to appear at Bail Division – Court 3 tomorrow (Sunday 18 October 2026).
