Police are appealing for public information following an armed robbery in the state’s Hunter region last month.
About 4.45pm on Thursday 18 May 2023, a man entered a retail business on Maitland Road, Mayfield, and threatened a female employee with a firearm and a machete, before he fled with cash and jewellery.
The female employee was not physically injured and notified police.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene, which has been examined by specialist forensic police.
As inquiries continue, police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with the investigation.
The man depicted is described as being 180cm tall, and of solid build. He is shown wearing blue overalls, a fluoro yellow vest, black full face road bike helmet, and black/yellow gloves.