Police have released a computer generated image of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations over an armed robbery at North Bondi earlier this year, NSW Police say.
About 10pm on Monday 23 May 2016, a 36-year-old man was making a planned delivery for a spray paint business in a Ford Falcon wagon on Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi.
Police have been told a white Toyota Corolla hatchback with its number plates covered parked behind him, and two men exited the vehicle and approached him.
The 36-year-old man was not injured.
Police from Eastern Suburbs Local Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, about 10am on Tuesday 24 May 2016, a 27-year-old man was arrested at a unit on Little Street, Maroubra, and taken to Maroubra Police Station.
He was charged with robbery whilst armed with dangerous weapon and is currently bail refused to reappear at Central Local Court on Tuesday 19 July 2016.
Police will allege in court that the men who approached the 36-year-old were armed with a black handgun and metal baseball bat and stole 45 cans of artist spray paint, cash and a mobile phone before leaving the scene in the Toyota.
Detectives established Strike Force Timothy to investigate the incident and as part of investigations they have released a computer generated image of a person who may be able to assist them.
The man in the image is described as being of South American appearance, aged in his 20s, about 180cm tall, with short shaved hair, and large eye brows. He was seen wearing black clothing.
CCTV footage of the Toyota Corolla involved in the incident has also been released showing the vehicle on Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi, and at a service station on Coogee Bay Road, Coogee.
Anyone with information about the man in the image or the vehicle is urged to contact Bondi Police Station on (02) 9365 9699 or Crime Stopers.
