Two men will face court charged following investigations into multiple incidents in the state's north-east.
About 8.30pm on Saturday 12 July 2025, two men and a woman entered a taxi on Mills Street, Tamworth, and were dropped at Gunnedah Road, Tamworth and allegedly failed to pay for the fare.
About 11.40pm, two men entered a service station on Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth, where one man allegedly produced a knife demanding cash and cigarettes.
The attendant complied and the men left the area on foot.
In another incident, about 7.10pm on Sunday 20 July 2025, a man attended a service station on Armidale Road, Nemingha, and allegedly left with a bag of food, drink, and cigarettes without paying.
Officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified of the incidents and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, about 11.45am yesterday (Monday 21 July 2025), police were patrolling Peel Street, Tamworth, where they arrested a man known to them walking along the street.
The 30-year-old man was taken to Tamworth Police Station.
He was charged with robbery in company, dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception, and shoplifting value less than or equal to $2,000.
Five outstanding arrest warrants were also executed for traffic, and breach of bail related offences.
Following further inquiries, about 12.40pm yesterday (Monday 21 July 2025), police were patrolling Gunnedah Road, Tamworth, when they attempted to stop and talk with a man walking along the road.
The man failed to stop, and a foot pursuit commenced. He was arrested a short time later and taken to Tamworth Police Station.
Police also located two knives during a search of the man.
The 36-year-old man was charged with robbery in company, hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty, and custody of knife in public place.
An outstanding arrest warrant was also executed for shoplifting, assault, and breach of bail offences.
The men were refused bail to appear at Tamworth Local Court today (Tuesday 22 July 2025).
