CCTV released as investigations continue into East Maitland armed robbery

Detectives have released CCTV vision as investigations continue into an armed robbery in the state’s Hunter Region last month.
Shortly after 10.15pm on Tuesday 4 January 2022, a man – armed with a rifle – entered a service station on Newcastle Street, East Maitland, and threatened a 27-year-old male attendant.
The man threatened the employee, demanding cash and cigarettes, before leaving the store in a westerly direction.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified of the incident and established a crime scene, which was forensically examined by specialist police.
The employee was not physically injured during the incident.
As investigations continue, detectives have released CCTV vision of a man who may be able to assist with ongoing inquiries.
The man depicted in the CCTV is described as being of solid build, between 160-165cm tall, with a dark complexion. The man is depicted wearing dark-coloured clothing and red sneakers.