Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a break-in and robbery near Newcastle.
About 4am yesterday (Sunday 1 October 2023), police have been told two men broke into a home in Gosford Road, Broadmeadow, before they threatened the male occupant with a knife.
The two men stole a handbag and car keys before fleeing the property in a white Holden Barina.
No one was physically injured.
About 5.40am yesterday, a 31-year-old man was driving in a Toyota Corolla sedan on Mitchell Street, Merewether, when a Holden Barina pulled up next to his vehicle and two men inside threatened him with a knife.
Police have been told the two men tried to steal his car before driving away in the Holden Barina.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced investigations into both incidents, which are believed to be linked.
As inquiries continue, police wish to speak with two men who may be able to assist with the investigation.
The two men are described as both being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance. One of the men is further described as being aged in his late teens to early 20s and was last seen wearing dark-coloured clothing. The second man has been described as wearing light-coloured clothing.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV footage or who may have seen a white Holden Barina with NSW number plates YIG 34J, to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident 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.
