Police appeal after attempted carjacking and armed robbery in Fairfield

Police are appealing for public assistance after an attempted carjacking and armed robbery at Fairfield, NSW Police say.

About 8pm on Thursday 22 November 2018, a 25-year-old man parked his car on Butler Avenue, Bossley Park.

Shortly after, two unknown men entered the vehicle before threatening the 25-year-old with a knife, demanding his car keys.

The 25-year-old man got out of the car and observed two other men standing nearby, one believed to be holding a knife.

He began calling out for help, before the men in the vehicle took a phone and fled the scene on foot.

Officers from Fairfield City Police Area Command were called before attending the scene and commencing inquiries.

Police are looking to speak with four men all described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance.

One man is described further as being in his early twenties, with a slim build and black beard. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with a large white ‘Adidas’ symbol, and black tracksuit pants.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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