POLICE SEEK INFO ABOUT MEREWETHER ARMED ROBBERY

A man remains on the run after an armed robbery at Merewether this morning.

Shortly after 7:30, a bandit entered the United service station on Patrick Street.

He threatened a staff member with a knife, before fleeing with cash and cigarettes.

“Scary situation, thankfully he wasn’t injured but no one likes to be threatened with a knife.” says Newcastle Police District Inspector, Michael Gorman.

The offender’s described as caucasian in appearance, 180 centimetres tall, wearing dark pants, a grey hoodie… and had his face covered.

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