Investigations are underway following an attempted bank robbery and the armed robbery at a pharmacy this morning.
About 10.30am (Wednesday 19 August 2020), a man entered a bank on the Old Princes Highway, Sutherland, and threatened staff with a knife, demanding cash and stated he had a gun.
The security screens were activated, and the man fled empty-handed and was last seen driving from the area in a white Holden Cruze.
Officers from Sutherland Shire Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced inquiries.
About 11.30am, police responded following reports of an armed robbery at a pharmacy on the Hume Highway, Liverpool.
Police were told a man, who was armed with a hammer, entered the store and demanded cash and drugs.
The staff members were able to seek refuge in a storage area and the man ran from the store before driving off in a white Holden Cruze. It is unknown what was stolen at this time.
Officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced inquiries, which include liaising with Sutherland Shire police.
A large-scale search is now underway for the man and vehicle – a white Holden Cruze.
The man described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170-175cm tall, solid build, light brown hair. He was wearing a grey long-sleeved hoodie and black track suit pants and had a black baseball cap.
Police are appealing for anyone who might have been in the vicinity of either area this morning, particularly those who may have dash-cam footage, to contact police.
Further, anyone who sees the man or the vehicle, is urged not to approach, instead contact 000 (Triple Zero) immediately.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
