Police appeal after armed robbery at Guildford

Investigators are appealing for witnesses following the armed robbery of a service station in Sydney's south west yesterday.

About 3.10am (Tuesday 12 May 2020), two males approached the service attendant window at a service station on Guildford road, Guildford, and spoke to a 26-year-old male employee, before demanding him to open the doors to the store.

Police have been told one of the men threated the employee with a firearm, while demanding cash and cigarettes. Then men fled the scene on foot.

Officers from Cumberland Police Area Command attended, established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The first man is described as being of a Caucasian appearance, aged in his 20s, about 180cm tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing an orange and blue reflective jacket with his face covered.

The second man is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 180cm tall, with a medium build and a black moustache. He was last seen wearing a high visibility hooded jumper with his face covered.

As inquiries continue, anyone who may have information or CCTV and dashcam footage are urged to contact Granville Police Station on (02) 9897 4199 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.

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