Police have charged a man and a youth after two alleged armed robberies at Minto in the past month.
About 8.30pm on Friday 16 December 2016, two males allegedly armed with a knife and a handgun entered a fast food store on Stonny Batter Road.
It’s alleged the pair threatened the employees and demanded money, before fleeing the location with cash.
About 8.40pm on Tuesday 3 January 2017, two males allegedly armed with a knife and a handgun entered a restaurant on Redfern Road.
Police will allege the pair demanded money before leaving the scene with cash.
Officers from Macquarie Fields commenced an investigation into both incidents and following inquiries a 16-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday 7 January 2017.
He was charged with two counts of robbery while armed with dangerous weapon.
The youth was refused bail to appear at a children’s court on Sunday 8 January 2017 where he was refused bail again to reappear at a children’s court on Monday 16 January 2017.
Following further inquiries, about 3.45pm yesterday, a search warrant was executed at a home on Cradle Way, Minto, during which police located and seized a replica pistol and clothing.
An 18-year-old man was arrested at the location and taken to Macquarie Fields Police Station where he was charged with two counts of robbery while armed with dangerous weapon.
He was refused bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court today, NSW Police say.
