A man will face court charged over two alleged armed robberies in the state's north.
On Tuesday 23 December 2025, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District commenced an investigation following reports of an alleged armed robbery in Ryamond Terrace.
Police were told about 6.40pm two men entered a business on William Street, Raymond Terrace, before allegedly threatening an employee and demanding cash.
One man allegedlly assaulted the employee – a 23-year-old man – with a metal pole before leaving with cigarettes, and an amount of cash.
The employee was not injured.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced.
About 8am yesterday (Thursday 15 January 2026), police were called to a business on William Street, Raymond Terrace, after reports of an alleged armed robbery.
Police were told two men entered the store before allegedly stealing packets of cigarettes and an amount of cash and leaving in a black sedan.
A crime scene was established as police commenced an investigation into the incident.
Following inquires, about 3pm yesterday (Thursday 15 January 2026), police arrested a 25-year-old man on Campbell Drive, Raymond Terrace.
He was taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station where he was charged with robbery while armed with dangerous weapon, and robbery in company.
He was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 2 today (Friday 16 January 2026).
Inquirires into the incident continue.
